Ironwork is the craft of creating decorative or functional objects out of metal. It is a form of metalworking that has been used for centuries to create intricate designs and structures, from ornamental gates to decorative sculptures. Ironwork is a versatile craft that can be used to create a variety of
Ironwork is any weapon, artwork, utensil, or architectural feature made of iron, especially one used for decoration. There are two main types of ironwork: wrought iron and cast iron. While the use of iron dates as far back as 4000 BC, it was the Hittites who first knew how to extract it and develop weapons. Use of iron was mainly utilitarian until the Middle Ages; it became widely used for decoration in the period between the 16th and 19th century.