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
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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
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The makers
Crafted by Tamta community of Uttarakhand.
Buying Almora Tamta Copperware — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Almora Tamta Copperware pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Almora Tamta Copperware piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Almora Tamta Copperware piece cost?
- Handmade Almora Tamta Copperware typically ranges from ₹600 to ₹25,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Almora Tamta Copperware piece?
- Keep Almora Tamta Copperware out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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