Varanasi, Oct. 24 -- A fighter jet replica crafted using silver and delicate pink enamel work has become the latest creation of Varanasi-based National Award-winning artisan Kunj Bihari Singh, who has received around 100 orders for the artwork inspired by the 'Wings Over Ganga' air show.

Using the traditional Gulabi Meenakari technique, Singh has created a replica that pays tribute to India's armed forces while showcasing the craftsmanship for which Varanasi is known.

The intricate piece took the artisan an entire month to complete and incorporates approximately 400 grams of silver. What began as an idea inspired by the air show has attracted considerable interest from his customers, with Singh saying that he has already received around...