Metal items are known to be durable and longer-lasting and that could be the reason why metal (brass, bidri) handicrafts flourished and burgeoned so well through the ages. Behat, a subdistrict of Saharanpur is well known for its metal handicraft items. They have speciality in antique and uniquely designs doors and windows, tables with cast iron jaalis, chairs, side-boards, swings, wind chimes, bells and wall panels.
