Women's Day 2026: Snehalatai's Story from Tambat Ali – The Fading Legacy of Copper Art That Once Shone Like Gold
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Tambat Ali's Snehal Kharavlikar: 24 Years of Copper Craft, Battling Decline
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News18•06-03-2026, 19:55
Tambat Ali's Snehal Kharavlikar: 24 Years of Copper Craft, Battling Decline
•Snehal Kharavlikar has been active in Pune's Tambat Ali copper utensil business for 24 years, mastering traditional crafts.
•Tambat Ali, a historical hub in Kasba Peth, Pune, is known for generations-old copper and brass craftsmanship, linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's era.
•Despite mastering skills like cutting, engraving, and polishing, Snehal notes only 10% women's participation in this male-dominated field.
•The business faces challenges from rising copper prices and a drastic reduction in factories from 25-26 to just 4-5 in Tambat Ali.
•Snehal urges women to join and preserve this traditional art, demonstrating that passion and perseverance can overcome obstacles.
