Almora. Almora, the cultural city of Uttarakhand, is also known as Tamarnagari. Copper utensils made in Almora are being made here for about 400 years. The demand for copper utensils made in Tamta Mohalla of Almora is seen in many states including Uttarakhand and abroad. There is more demand for copper utensils made by hand instead of machines, but the inclination of the young generation of Tamta Mohalla towards their ancestral work seems to be gradually waning. Local artisans say that at one time dozens of people were involved in making copper utensils. Now the situation is such that only a few people are working here. Now only about 15 people are working here.
While talking to Local 18, artisan Naveen Kumar Tamta, resident of Tamta Mohalla, said that he has been making copper utensils for about 42 years, but the inclination of the young generation towards it is decreasing. There is a demand for copper utensils, but the youth do not show interest in doing the work. In earlier times, youth used to get involved in this work from the age of 10-12 years, but now they do not want to come towards it. He said that no help is given by the government, only assurance is given. If the government helps them, the youth will join it and move forward. Then the identity of Tamarnagari will never become history.
price of copper utensils
It is noteworthy that since the Corona period, people have become very sensitive towards their health. There are many benefits of eating food and drinking water in copper utensils, which are also certified. Talking about the utensils found in Almora, at present many decorative items including parat, gargar, kalash, vase, glass, plate, garri, water pond etc are available here made of copper. The price of copper currently ranges from Rs 1100 to Rs 1400 per kg. The price of the product is decided according to its make and weight. You will easily find utensils made in Tamta Mohalla in the nearby markets including Almora.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : December 9, 2024, 10:54 PM IST