Bidri Art was developed during the time of Ahmed Shah Bahamani (1422 A.D.- 1436 A.D). This emperor, who was a lover of art and literature had set up a training center for Bidri workers at Bidar. This art was praised by Nizams also. The contrast between the black oxidized background and the shiny silver inlay gives glory to Bidriware. The motifs introduced were typically from the fort of Bidar. The Bidri Craft follows both Traditional and Modern designs.

Bidriware Craft is an alloy of zinc, copper and other non-ferrous metals. Pretty designs are carved on it and thereafter, thin silver wires are hand etched on a Zinc-based metal. It is then dipped in a solution prepared with the Soil available only around the Bidar fort. The soil found at the fort of Bidar exhibits magical oxidizing properties. it turns zinc, a white metal into sheer black ware, while pure silver inlay retains its original color. The zinc alloys turn into a lustrous black so that inlaid silver contrasts stunningly with dark Background.