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Thathera - Jaipur

The Craft of Making Metal Vessels

Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Anisha Crasto and Anushree Kumar

Introduction

Jaipur has been the hub of crafts and crafts people since ages. Metal vessels have been an essential household product since ancient times. These elements were necessary for storing water, food, cooking etc. It is believed that the food product stored in copper or brass metal is preserved well as compared to aluminium and steel. Copper and brass have certain kind of mineral content which is good for health. Therefore in early time people preferred utensils made out of copper or brass. Thathere Walon ka Rasta is located in the walled city near Chaura Rasta. The lane is filled with the constant sound of hammering on metal. The place was an accommodation for around 300 Thathera which today has reduced to 50-70. But the craft is still flourishing with the demands of new market.

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