Meerut Bugle:
The Meerut Bugle has received a Geographical indication tag.
- It is a brass wind instrument common with the drills of armed forces and used in wars, ceremonies, and parades for decades.
- It is used to signal the start of movements or events, and carries a deep historical imprint.
- Meerut’s association with bugle-making dates back to the late 19th century.
- The bugle’s story is closely linked to the development of India’s military traditions.
- The making of a bugle is entirely manual. A brass sheet is cut and hammered into shape using a specialised die.
- The sheet is moulded and processed through several stages to achieve a smooth finish, and finally fitted with a mouthpiece.
- Copper bugle: the highest in demand across India.
- Gold-finish bugle: featuring a polished gold-like surface.
- Silver-finish bugle: Produced on request.
