Come Diwali and you cannot miss the lovely display of mithai and dry fruit decorated with Silver Leaf or chandi-ka-warq. Passers-by look at their rich glitter and are tempted to enter the shop and buy ...

From Kaju Katli to Kheer Kadam, there are many sweets that grab our attention due to the shining silver leaf or chandi ka warq on top of them. And during the festivals like Diwali and Bhai Dooj, the ...

NEW DELHI: In the heart of Shahjahanabad—amid the chaos of rickshaws, spice-scented alleys, and crumbling havelis—survive the last whispers of a bygone era. From the delicate hammering of chandi ka ...

HYDERABAD: Devoting lengthy hours, in the narrow bylanes of Charminar and Laad bazaar, traditional warq makers sit on the floor, pounding small pieces of silver into bright, flimsy, square sheets. But ...

HYDERABAD: Apart from the bangles that are sold in Laad Bazar of the Old City, another glittering attraction that has been providing employment to many is the silver foil used on sweets. The fate of ...