Design Resource
Thathera - Jaipur
The Craft of Making Metal Vessels
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People and Place
Thathera is a Hindu community, found mainly in North India. They are traditionally involved in the production of household utensils primarily made from metals like copper and brass. In north India, many artisans are practicing the craft of making utensils out of sheet metal in several states like Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar etc. In Rajasthan, Thathera craft can be found in Jaipur and Jodhpur. These two districts being the hub of the craft have a good number of people belonging to Thathera community.
