Oppi Untracht

Oppi A. J. Untracht (November 17, 1922 – July 5, 2008) was an American master metalsmith,[1] educator, and writer.

Born in New York City, Untracht obtained his Master of Fine Arts at Columbia University in 1947.

Originally trained as a photographer,[2] he studied Indian arts and crafts and later became an expert on the jewelry of India[3] and Nepal.

[4] His first book, Metal Techniques for Craftsmen is considered a standard training textbook for silversmiths.

Untracht married Finnish designer Saara Hopea, and moved permanently to Finland in 1967.