Almora Tamta Copperware
The Tamta coppersmiths of Almora have hammered and engraved copper vessels, lamps and temple ware for centuries in the Kumaon hills. Their hand-beaten gagars and kalash remain essential to Uttarakhandi ritual and kitchen.
- Region of origin:
- Uttarakhand
- Materials:
- copper
- Techniques:
- hand-beating; engraving
- HS code (customs):
- 7418
Products
About Almora Tamta Copperware
The Tamta coppersmiths of Almora have hammered and engraved copper vessels, lamps and temple ware for centuries in the Kumaon hills. Their hand-beaten gagars and kalash remain essential to Uttarakhandi ritual and kitchen.
- Region of origin
- Uttarakhand
- Materials
- copper
- Techniques
- hand-beating; engraving
- HS code (customs)
- 7418
How it’s made
hand-beatingengraving
The makers
Crafted by Tamta community of Uttarakhand.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin