Thatheras of Jandiala Guru

This volume by Sukhdev Singh, INTACH Punjab Chapter Convenor, details the works of Thathera craftsmen in Jandiala Guru, Punjab. The inherited skills of the community, as inscribed in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2014), involve the practice and knowledge of manufacturing copper and brass utensils in vibrant artistry. The book traces the community’s origin, knowledge systems, and modern adaptations of their traditional skills.

Year of publication: 2018