Tambat Ali - The copper smiths of Pune
by Milind Anand (India)
India
.jpg "Tambat (literally meaning Copper) Ali are traditional coppersmiths dating back to the Peshwas of Pune whose work have declined rapidly due to the modernization and commercialization.")
.jpg "Once known for their intricate hand crafted designs, they take hours to create a piece which can be used a normal utensil in kitchens.")
.jpg "The younger generation of coppersmiths don't really want to get into this traditional field. When asked about his future, he walked away while watching a cricket match.")
.jpg "Some of them are trying out new things with new machinery and equipment. They are trying to sell it as a piece of art rather than normal utensils.")
.jpg "Is it a diminishing future for this age old art or will it get a revival? It is tough to answer as less than 100 of them remain who know this craft.")
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