New Delhi: In the lanes of Moradabad, known across India as the Brass City, 74 years’ old Chiranji Lal Yadav has spent over five decades shaping metal into stories. Awarded the Padma Shri in 2026, his recognition celebrates more than personal excellence. It honours a life devoted to preserving India’s brass engraving tradition. Through patience, discipline, and artistic mastery, Yadav turned everyday metal objects into cultural expressions admired both in India and overseas.

Working quietly since 1970, he chose skill over spotlight and tradition over trends. His journey reflects the strength of Indian handicrafts built on mentorship, labour, and continuity. As a master artisan and teacher, Chiranji Lal Yadav ensured that naqqashi did not fade into memory but remained a living, working craft. Read here about him.

Born and raised in Moradabad, often called Pital Nagri, Chiranji Lal Yadav grew up surrounded by brass workshops and skilled hands. Exposure to traditional engraving techniques shaped his early years and guided his lifelong........

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