Pune's Historic Tambat Ali Faces Extinction: 300-Year-Old Copper Art Fades

• Pune's 300-year-old Tambat Ali, renowned for traditional copper and brass utensils, is in severe decline.
• Workshops have drastically reduced from over 250 to just 25-50 due to inflation, changing lifestyles, and the rise of plastic and steel utensils.
• Historically linked to the Maratha Empire, this laborious craft now struggles with high metal prices and dwindling interest from the younger generation.
• Senior artisans like Bharat Nizampurkar and Ganesh Karde highlight the loss of heritage and livelihood.
• Urgent government support, training, market access, and tourism promotion are crucial to preserve this significant cultural art.