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Chandur brassware losing shine
The brassware industry of Chandur seems to be losing its shine slowly due to the adverse impact of globalisation. The use of brass utensils has become outdated with the change in the lifestyle of people in the new millennium.
Only idol-making generates income
Nalgonda: The brassware industry of Chandur seems to be losing its shine slowly due to the adverse impact of globalisation. The use of brass utensils has become outdated with the change in the lifestyle of people in the new millennium.
Many families of artisans are engaged in manufacturing brass utensils in the mandal headquarters where it is a cottage industry. Though Chandur is famous for brassware since ages, it is not as popular as Pemberthy in Warangal district. The highly skilled artisans of Chandur who specialise in making idols, do not get due recognition on par with their counterparts in Pemberthy for unknown reasons.
Priests of temples from different parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and other states visit Chandur to get the idols of deities made. Big and small idols for installation in temples and use in religious processions are made at Chandur. After taking the work orders from temples, the artisans start making the idols and other allied brassware, which is a time consuming process.
All the raw material needed for making brassware is brought from Hyderabad. A large number of workers are dependent on the brassware industry for their livelihood. The workers earn Rs 100 to Rs 200 a day. The high cost has hit the demand for household brass utensils of Chandur of late.
Though the artisans have handful of work at present, a close look has revealed the fact that the brassware industry is on the decline. The share of household utensils in the total volume of brassware trade has come down. Making of idols, temple utensils, statues of national leaders and shields has become a major income generator now for many artisans.
This has resulted in the decline in number of workers engaged in the industry. Brassware workers of Chandur have started migrating to nearby towns in search of livelihood. Speaking to The Hans India, Veerabrahmam, an artisan, said ``Government intervention is needed to arrest the downward trend in the brassware industry.
Artisans need to be encouraged to continue in the age old profession by providing them incentives and financial support. If the government fails to act now, the exquisite craft which reflects our rich heritage will face extinction rendering a large number of artisans and workers jobless.’’
By B Ashok
