Iron per se lends consistency to the crafts proposed and is usually recovered or scavenged for from scrap metal and then beaten traditionally into the pattern. Brass and copper were really recommended metals to give detail or decoration to the finished object. The process of handcrafting these tools demands only anvil, hammer and tong, with conventional methods of heating empowerment suggested for metal forging and tempering. Use of these tools and materials gives the craftwork a simultaneous sense of plainness and endurance, as well as the nameless aesthetic associated with the region.

The metal and iron works have a special cultural value in tribal communities of J&K as signifying their intelligence and extraordinary sense of craftsmanship and functional creativity. With manpower and skill, grassroot level experts with finesse emerged to making agricultural implements, pots, and other artistic adventures not only for purposes of utility but with regard to aesthetics as well. These metal works have even reflected the common wisdom and the ingenuity of the thousands instead who have lived lives the mountains and life in its rugged rural atmosphere.

The Pahari Lohars, like other tribes in Jammu & Kashmir, are masters of metalcraft and ironworking. Agrarian and pastoral by nature, they utilize their knowledge of metalcraft to create instruments that aid agricultural and domestic use. They share a strong attachment to nature and land, and the art of ironworking, which has been handed down over generations, strengthens their economic and traditional identity. This craft-based knowledge aids in their self-reliance and perpetuates the cultural heritage of the community.

The metalcraft products, particularly in iron, are made mainly for utilitarian purposes—farming implements, domestic utensils, and weapons—aiding the tribes in coping with everyday needs. Aside from farm tools and the care of livestock, the craftsmen also make cookware, which is prized for its toughness and even heating. Metal works are also made for rituals or as ornaments, reflecting cultural patterns and as a visual indicator of community identity.

Metalworking and ironworking are rooted in the culture of Jammu & Kashmir's tribal people. These arts are part of their social fabric, facilitating economic transactions and communal relationships. Metalcraft represents continuity, conserving methods and aesthetic standards refined over centuries. Presently, the products made not only serve the tribes' needs in traditional ways but also interest tourists, enhancing cultural exchange and generating business opportunities.