Brass Street, Karachi Explained

Brass Street, locally known as Peetal Gali, is a street located in Golimar, Karachi, a locality which lies between Nazimabad and Guru Mandir.^[1] The street is well-known for finest brass work, utensils and decoration pieces, in Pakistan.^[2]

History

The artisans who work in the Brass Street, Karachi have an emigrant background who migrated from the city of Moradabad, a city known as brass city of India, after the partition of India in 1947.^{[2] [3]}

Brass work is on the decline in Pakistan and the businesses which are active on the street now only deal with bulk clients who have export and import business.^{[2] [3]} One reason of the decline of brass work is rising cost of coal which is used in their ovens.^[2] Their work has been exhibited in numerous countries including China.^[3]

As of January 2018, the number of shops on the street have decreased to just seven.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2010-08-22. Peetal Gali: Bold as brass. 2022-02-27. DAWN.COM. en.
2. Web site: 2012-05-20. Once buzzing with its brass business, Peetal Gali is breathing its last. 2022-02-27. The Express Tribune. en.
3. Web site: Peetal Gali | Feature - MAG THE WEEKLY. 2022-02-27. magtheweekly.com. en.