{"title":"Copper Drinkware","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper bottles, jugs, glasses and tumblers. Copper is the softest metal in this catalogue and the one that changes colour fastest, going from pink to deep brown in a matter of weeks and coming back with lemon and salt in about a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing here is lacquered on the inside. Where a piece is hammered, the page says so, and where it joins copper to a brass lid or handle the page names both metals. Weight in grams is on the page. Wash by hand and dry the inside; water left standing in a closed bottle is what leaves marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copper-drinking-tumbler","title":"Copper Drinking Tumbler, 500 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper tumbler of 500 g, unlacquered inside and out, for drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive hundred grams is the one hard fact on this listing, and for a drinking tumbler it is a heavy number - heavy enough that the wall is thick rather than thin-drawn, and heavy enough that the vessel stays put on a night table when a hand catches it. Everything else is open. The photograph on the page belongs to another copper vessel in the range and is being replaced, so the finish, the taper and whether it carries a lid are all unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler is the straight or tapered drinking vessel that carries no handle, filled from a jug at the table or kept beside the bed through the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g is a real number for a copper tumbler and it is the one thing on this listing we can stand behind, so put it on a kitchen scale the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image on this page is shared with another copper vessel and is being replaced. Treat it as a placeholder rather than as a picture of what will arrive, and wait for the reshoot before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, and it darkens faster where a hand holds it. That is the metal doing what unlacquered copper does. Lemon and salt, rinsed off and dried, brings the colour back whenever you want it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater can stand in it overnight. Empty and rinse it in the morning rather than refilling on top, and dry it now and then, or a ring forms at the level the water sat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnmeasured, so unprinted. The weight above is the figure we can stand behind. Capacity we would have to measure, and we will if you ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a lid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot stated, and the tumbler has not been photographed on its own, so we will not tell you either way. The answer goes on the page the day the maker confirms it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939966972226,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-175","price":4099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193022_jpg.jpg?v=1776520953"},{"product_id":"brass-glass","title":"Copper and Brass Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper tumbler on a stepped brass foot, with a twisted rope band at the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper cup, unlacquered, on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered above the waist, polished below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Turned brass, stepped in three rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper is hammered from the rim down to the waist and left plain below it, and the join is covered by a twisted rope band soldered on like a length of cord. The foot is brass, turned in three steps and wide enough that the tumbler stands without rocking. Rim and interior are bare copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler built in two metals sets a copper drinking cup on a brass foot, so the wall that holds the water and the base that carries the weight are worked from different sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and two metals rather than one. The cup is copper and the foot is brass, which is why the colour changes at the join instead of running the same tone from rim to table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hammer facets above the rope band are struck by hand and land differently each time. The brass foot is turned on a lathe, so that part matches closely from one pair to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth metals darken in air, at different rates and to different colours, so the copper goes brown while the brass foot goes duller and warmer. Lemon and salt work on both, then dry them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater in the copper cup is fine and is what these are made for. Do not stand the pair in water, though, because the join between cup and foot holds damp and will mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. A pair suits a bedside table or a two-place setting, and a table that seats four or six needs the matching number so nobody gets a different glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940318245186,"sku":"PP-CB-DRK-TUM-187","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_164504_jpg_eeb6b587-adc1-4f5e-8186-8716fd8840a7.jpg?v=1776509919"},{"product_id":"copper-mug-set-of-2","title":"Copper Barrel Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of barrel-shaped copper tumblers, hammered across the lower third only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered on the lower third, brushed above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Raised collar just under the lip, no handle fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 barrel copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 barrel copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body swells below the rim and draws back in at the base, and the hammer work is kept to the lower third, stopping where the curve turns under. Above the hammering the metal is brushed smooth. A raised collar runs just under the lip, thick enough to feel against the mouth, and neither one carries a handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA barrel tumbler swells at the waist and draws in again at the rim and the foot, so the cup sits in the palm rather than being held between the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The pair weighs 250 g, and the hammered band at the foot pushes the metal in far enough that the marks can be felt from the inside with a fingertip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe barrel form and the collar under the lip are the same every time. Where the hammered band stops varies by a few millimetres, because the line is struck by eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air. On this form the brushed upper half shows it first and most evenly, while the hammered band below goes patchy. Lemon and salt take both back to pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sits in copper without harming the metal and Indian households have kept it that way for generations. Empty and dry the cup in the morning before the next fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. Two is the usual bedside or coffee-table pair, and a household that entertains generally wants four so nobody is handed a different cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948226834754,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-190","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193210_jpg.jpg?v=1776689360"},{"product_id":"copper-dispenser-4l","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Water Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper water dispenser with a stepped lid and a tap low on the belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouts: One copper tap set low on the belly, with a stainless steel lever and a cross-head screw at the pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, rising in three turned steps to a short flared knob, dropping into the collar at the neck rather than capping the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper water dispenser with fitted tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimples run in courses round the belly, each row set a little off the one above it, and the polish is taken up high enough that the hammering throws light back in short bright arcs instead of sitting matte. A machine-rolled texture repeats down a wall; this one drifts, wider here, tighter there. Above the shoulder the metal is left smooth for a hand's width, and the lid drops into that collar rather than capping the rim, finishing in three turned steps and a short flared knob. The tap sits low, a curved copper spout with a stainless lever and a cross-head screw at the pivot, so a glass fits under it on the counter without the pot tilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water dispenser is the belly-shaped counter vessel that holds a household's drinking water, drawn off through a tap near the foot so the pot is never lifted to pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. At 2,000 g the pot is copper the whole way through, and a plated one of the same size would weigh a fraction of that. Put it on a kitchen scale the day it lands and the number settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two are the same. Every dimple is struck by hand, so the courses sit differently on each pot and the polish takes the light in its own way. The form, the lid and the tap are what stay constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, and it darkens fastest where hands go. Nothing has gone wrong with it. Half a lemon dipped in salt, rubbed over the metal and rinsed off, takes it back to the colour in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. That is what a lidded storage pot is for. Draw the day's water off through the tap, empty and rinse the pot before you refill it rather than topping it up, and dry the inside now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the tap leak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt should not, and if it weeps at the joint it wants tightening rather than sealing. Fill it over a sink the first time and watch the joint for a few minutes before the pot goes on a counter full of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put hot water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Copper takes heat straight through the wall, so a hot fill makes the whole pot too hot to hold and the lid too hot to lift off. Fill it cold and let the kitchen do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948302528834,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-DIS-171","price":8599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/hand-hammered-copper-water-dispenser-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"copper-dispenser-2l","title":"Copper Water Dispenser with Beehive Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brushed copper water dispenser on a barrel body, with a three-step beehive lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouts: One copper tap set low in the wall, with a steel lever and a grey washer at the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Three stepped rings rising to a short knob, seating on a flat collar and lifting off whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper water dispenser with fitted tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a straight-sided drum rather than a belly, so it takes up less counter than its height suggests and slides back against a wall without the shoulder catching. The brushed grain runs vertically from base to neck and picks up handling marks - there are two already on the front of the pot in the frame, small and dark, and they will multiply. The lid climbs in three stepped rings to a short knob and lifts off whole; nothing on it hinges. At the tap a grey washer shows between the spout collar and the wall, which is the part that keeps the joint dry and the part that will eventually want replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water dispenser keeps the day's drinking water on a counter under a lid, with a tap through the lower wall so a glass is filled without the pot being tipped or a jug being carried across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, not plated. The gram figure that would let you check it on a kitchen scale came through the supplier's sheet as zero, which is a data fault, so it is being confirmed rather than guessed at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe form is turned, so it repeats closely. The surface does not: the brushed grain picks up handling marks, and the pot in the frame already carries two small dark ones on the front. Yours will collect its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper left unlacquered darkens as it meets air, and the brushed grain shows it a little sooner than a polished surface would. Lemon and salt lifts it off; leaving it alone lets the patina settle. Both are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is the whole point of a lidded pot with a tap. Run it down and refill rather than topping up a half-full pot, and give the inside a wipe and a dry every week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe do not have a weight for this one. The supplier's sheet returned zero grams, which is missing data rather than a reading, so the weight row stays off the page until the pot has been on a scale. Every other page on this site carries the figure; this one will once it is weighed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean inside it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalf a lemon dipped in salt on a soft cloth, worked over the inside, then a long rinse and a dry with a towel. Run clean water through the tap after every wash so nothing sits in the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948303544642,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-DIS-173","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260307_154425_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Bottle, 350 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle hammered in two bands, at the collar and the foot, with a plain waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered in two bands, brushed between them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Plain cap the full width of the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper bottle with cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering is kept to two bands. One runs under the cap, one wraps the foot, and between them the body is left plain and brushed, pinched into a shallow waist so a hand finds a grip. A fine beaded line marks where the hammered metal stops. The cap is the full width of the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle in copper is a lidded flask for carrying and storing drinking water, filled at the tap and closed at the neck so that it travels upright in a bag rather than open on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The bottle weighs 350 g empty, which is the weight of copper sheet rather than a coating over steel, and a magnet will not hold to it at any point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but the two hammered bands are struck by hand, so the facets sit at different widths and the beaded line between them will not fall at exactly the same height on yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and the hammered bands go first because the recesses hold what the cloth misses. Lemon and salt lift it back to pink; leave it and the patina deepens instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the metal takes no harm from it, and Indian households have stored water in copper for a very long time. Empty and dry the bottle in the morning rather than topping it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948304691522,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-182","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_154547_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle-1","title":"Copper Bottle with Scrollwork Band, 350 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle with a wide band of leaf and paisley scrollwork cut into the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with a cut pattern band across the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Leaf and paisley scrollwork in vertical panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Plain cap on a stepped collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 patterned copper bottle with cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal above and below the pattern is left as it came off the lathe, with fine turning lines still visible under the light. The band between covers most of the body, leaf and paisley scrollwork cut in fine lines and set out in vertical panels. The cap sits on a stepped collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle is the flask a household fills at night and carries out in the morning, tall and narrow rather than bellied, closed at the neck by a cap that seats on the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. At 350 g empty the bottle weighs what copper sheet weighs, and the cut pattern goes into the metal itself rather than sitting on a coating that could lift at an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern band will match closely. What shifts is the colour, because copper leaves the polisher at a different point on the pink-to-brown range on every batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and a cut pattern darkens unevenly because the recesses hold what a cloth cannot reach. Many owners leave the lines dark on purpose and polish only the plain metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metal takes no harm from standing water, and storing water in copper is a long-standing Indian household practice. Empty it and dry the inside in the morning before the next fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948305281346,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-183","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_154619_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"copper-tumbler-set-of-3","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Tumbler and Mug, 3 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo footed copper tumblers and one handled mug, hammered by hand over the belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out, on turned brass feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: One flat brass strap on the barrel mug; the two tumblers carry none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 3 pieces, two footed tumblers and one handled mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper mug with a flat brass handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree vessels, and not one of them matches the next. The two outer tumblers stand on turned brass feet with a beaded edge, one hammered from the rim down, the other left plain above the waist and hammered below it. The middle one has no foot at all and carries a flat brass strap handle with a curled thumb tail, set close to the barrel. Every hammer facet catches light at a slightly different angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler is the handleless drinking vessel of the Indian table, taller than it is wide, filled from a jug and set down beside the plate rather than carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The three vessels weigh 400 g together, and a plated shell of the same size would come in well under that, so a kitchen scale settles the question on the day the box arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two are struck the same. The hammer facets fall where the hand puts them, so the pattern shifts from vessel to vessel and even between the two footed tumblers in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air. The bright pink turns brown and then deeper, fastest where fingers hold it. Lemon and salt bring the colour back in a minute, and left alone the patina simply stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sits in copper without harming the metal, and Indian households have kept it that way for a very long time. Rinse and dry the tumbler in the morning before you fill it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne vessel per person drinking. Three covers a small family at the table, and a household that seats six usually takes two sets so the setting matches end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948305477954,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-181","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_154805_jpg.jpg?v=1776689356"},{"product_id":"copper-phool-patra","title":"Copper Phool Patra with Tumbler, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper phool patra of 250 g, with a flat brim and a tumbler for a lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Flat brim round the mouth, dished very slightly inward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: One hammered tumbler, stands upside down over the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper phool patra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred and fifty grams puts this one at the light end for a water pot, and the dimples say the same thing - wide, shallow and rolled rather than cut, laid in rings over a belly that is nearly a sphere. The brim is flat and dishes very slightly inward, so the tumbler stood on it settles into its own seat instead of sliding. Under the brim the neck is left smooth and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phool patra is the squat wide-mouthed copper pot that holds a household's drinking water within reach, poured straight from the mouth and closed with a tumbler stood over it upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 250 g is thin-walled copper rather than a coating over another metal, and the number is the one to put on a kitchen scale the day the pot arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dimples are rolled in by hand and land differently on every pot and every tumbler. The brim, the round belly and the way the tumbler seats are what stay the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air, and the brim goes first because that is where hands land. Half a lemon dipped in salt brings the brightness back; left alone the tone keeps deepening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The tumbler on top keeps dust out. Empty and rinse the pot before each refill rather than topping it up, and dry the inside every week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a lota?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lota is the small round pot carried and poured from, drawn in at the mouth. A phool patra is wide at the mouth and made to stand, so it is filled and drunk from where it sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948306002242,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-PHO-180","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193007_jpg.jpg?v=1776689357"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle-2","title":"Copper Bottle with Collar Cap, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA plain copper bottle with a sloping shoulder and a cap that drops over a raised collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, unworked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Plain sleeve cap over a raised collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 plain copper bottle with cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing on the surface is worked. The body is a straight cylinder that rolls into a shoulder and then a short neck, and the whole of it carries the fine vertical brush lines left by the polishing wheel. The cap is a plain sleeve that drops over a raised collar, with no thread showing outside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle carries and stores drinking water in one lidded vessel, tall and narrow rather than bellied, so it stands upright in a fridge door or a bag pocket instead of lying flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The bottle weighs 250 g empty and the metal is the same copper right through, which is why the inside of the neck reads the same colour as the outside of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA plain bottle shows every variation the metal has, so the brush lines and the depth of the pink will differ a little. The form and the collar are the same on every one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and a plain polished surface shows the change more plainly than a worked one because there is no pattern to break it up. Lemon and salt take it back to pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metal takes no harm from it and Indian kitchens have stored water in copper for generations. Pour it out in the morning and dry the inside rather than refilling on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnmeasured, so unprinted. The weight above is the figure we can stand behind. Capacity we would have to measure, and we will if you ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948306886978,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-184","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/copper-bottle-with-collar-cap-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"copper-bed-side-tumbler","title":"Copper Bedside Tumbler with Beaded Bands","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper bedside tumbler with two beaded rings and a cup for a lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Two fine beaded rings round the polished neck below the collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: A cup with a rolled rim, sits mouth-down over the collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper bedside carafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper cup lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo fine beaded rings run round the polished neck, close together, the sort of detail rolled in with a wheel that stops a smooth band from reading as blank. Below them the dimples start, rounded and wide, in vertical courses down a body that keeps widening to the base, so the carafe is bottom-heavy and hard to knock over in the dark. The lid is a proper cup with a rolled rim, not a cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bedside tumbler is the covered carafe left on a night table with a single filling of water, its cover made deep enough to turn over and be drunk from, so no second glass is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, not plated. The gram figure on the supplier's sheet is out by a factor of a thousand, so it is being reconfirmed rather than printed. A kitchen scale will settle it the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dimples are struck by hand and fall differently on every carafe. The beaded rings, the taper and the cup lid are the parts that hold constant from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air, and the beaded rings hold the dark longest because a cloth skips over them. Lemon and salt lifts it off the smooth metal; a soft brush gets into the beading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is the form's whole job. Fill it in the evening, empty and rinse in the morning rather than topping it up, and let the inside dry open every few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnmeasured, so unprinted. The weight above is the figure we can stand behind. Capacity we would have to measure, and we will if you ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cup hold a full glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a cup rather than a cap, straight-sided with a rolled rim, so it holds a real drink and not just a sip. The exact figure waits on the capacity row, which nobody has measured yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948307378498,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-179","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192941_jpg.jpg?v=1776689352"},{"product_id":"copper-bed-side-tumbler-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Bedside Tumbler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper bedside tumbler with a flat cap seated on a raised collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Flat-topped cap with a polished top, seats on a raised collar at the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper bedside tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering is tight and square-cut rather than dimpled, small facets set edge to edge so the whole body reads as faceted metal instead of beaten sheet. It softens over the bottom third, where the marks flatten out and the taper widens into the base. The cap has a smooth polished top that reflects the room back at you, and it drops onto a raised collar, so it seats in one position rather than sliding about on the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bedside tumbler is the small covered water vessel kept on a night table, filled once in the evening so a glass can be poured in the dark, with the cover turning over to serve as the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g in a carafe this size is copper through the wall, not a coating over something cheaper. A kitchen scale on the day it arrives is the whole test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The facets are struck one at a time, so the grid they make is never twice the same and the polish sits differently on each. The taper, the collar and the cap are what hold steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air and darkens faster where a hand holds it. Nothing is wrong. Half a lemon dipped in salt, rubbed over the metal and rinsed, takes it back to the tone in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is what the covered form is for. Empty and rinse it in the morning rather than topping it up, and dry the inside now and then, because water left standing for days leaves a ring at the level it sat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cap work as a glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt lifts off and turns over into a cup, which is what the covered form is built for. It is a shallow one, though, so expect a mouthful or two at a time rather than a full glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948307935554,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-174","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193022_jpg_ae550c74-db97-434f-859d-8d26c5fbb42c.jpg?v=1776689347"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle-3","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Bottle with Gasket Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle hammered over the whole body, with a ring gasket seated under the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Screw cap on a cut thread, with a ring gasket under the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper bottle with screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering covers the body from the shoulder to the base in rows of round facets, struck deep enough to read as shallow cups rather than scratches. Above them the shoulder is left plain and the neck carries a cut thread. Under the cap sits a soft ring gasket, visible as a pale band when the lid is down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle is a screw-topped water flask, threaded at the neck so the cap tightens down onto a seal rather than resting loose on the rim the way a sleeve lid does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Each hammer strike moves the metal itself, which is why the facets stand as shallow cups on the outside and can be felt as bumps on the inside wall through the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rows of facets are struck one at a time, so their spacing and depth vary. Yours will carry the same pattern of round marks and not the same map of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air. On a hammered body the low points hold the change longest, so the bottle goes two-tone before it goes evenly brown. A cut lemon and salt reset it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The metal is unaffected and water kept in copper is old Indian household practice. Empty and dry it in the morning, and unscrew the cap so the inside can air out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948308492610,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-185","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192913_jpg.jpg?v=1776689347"},{"product_id":"copper-glass-set-of-2","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of copper tumblers hammered between two beaded rows, left plain at the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Plain band above the beading, turned out slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a straight-sided beaker, barely tapered, with the hammer work held between two rows of beading rolled into the metal. Above the top row the rim is left plain and turned out a little. Below the bottom row the wall runs smooth into a small pressed foot that lifts the base clear of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler is the plain drinking cup of an Indian table, straight sided and open at the top, filled from a jug or a bottle and set down at each place rather than passed hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Look inside and the hammer marks show through as a rippled wall, which only happens when the metal itself has been moved rather than a pattern pressed into a coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two beaded rows sit at the same height on every one, because they are rolled in. The hammering between them is struck by hand and will differ, even between the two in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and the beaded rows go darkest because a cloth skips over the low ground between the beads. Lemon and salt with a soft brush get into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater standing in copper is long-standing Indian household practice and does the metal no harm. Rinse and dry the tumbler in the morning rather than pouring fresh water on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. Two covers a bedside jug and a guest; a table that seats four or six wants the matching count so the setting reads as one thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948309508418,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-188","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193129_jpg.jpg?v=1776689346"},{"product_id":"copper-jug","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Jug with Domed Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper jug with a strap handle, a pouring lip and a ridged domed lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out, with a brass knob on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Round strap standing clear of the belly, joined at the collar and the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Ridged dome with a turned brass knob, rests on the collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid with a brass knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour hundred grams is light for a jug of this size, and it shows in the wall - the dimples are wide and shallow rather than driven deep. The handle is a round strap that stands well clear of the belly, so a full hand fits behind it. What the photograph gives away is the knob: it is brass, not copper, turned in three steps and set into the top of a copper lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jug is the handled water vessel brought to the table and left there, wide enough at the mouth to fill from a tap and drawn to a lip at the front so it pours into a glass without running down the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, with a brass knob on the lid. 400 g is light for a jug this size because the wall is thin, not because the metal is a coating, and a kitchen scale shows the same number printed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dimples are struck by hand, so no two jugs carry the same pattern, and the brass knob varies in tone. The handle, the lip and the ridged lid are what stay constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, fastest at the handle where a hand grips it. Half a lemon dipped in salt, rubbed over and rinsed, brings it back. The brass knob will go its own way at its own rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and the lid keeps dust off. Empty and rinse it in the morning rather than topping it up, and dry the inside now and then so no ring forms where the water line sat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the knob brass or copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass. The knob is turned separately and set into a copper lid, so it sits a shade yellower than the rest of the jug and it will not darken at the same rate as the copper does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948309868866,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-JUG-178","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192933_jpg.jpg?v=1776689346"},{"product_id":"copper-phool-patra-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Phool Patra with Tumbler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper phool patra with a broad flat brim and a tumbler for a lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Flat brim a finger wide, standing out all round the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: One hammered tumbler, inverts over the neck as the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper phool patra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facets on the belly are small and cut square, close-packed enough that the surface breaks light into a grid rather than into rounds. The brim is flat and a finger wide, standing out all the way round the mouth, and it is what a wet hand grips. The tumbler over it is hammered to match, with a smooth polished band round its lower edge where it meets the brim, and it lifts straight off to drink from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phool patra is the wide-mouthed round copper vessel kept in the house to store and serve drinking water, its mouth ringed by a flat brim and closed by a tumbler set over it upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, not plated. The gram figure on the supplier's sheet came through a thousand times too large, so it is being reconfirmed rather than printed. A kitchen scale will settle it the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The facets are cut by hand and never fall the same way twice, on the pot or on the tumbler. The brim, the form and the way the tumbler sits over the neck are what stay the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air. The brim and the tumbler go first, because hands land there most. Half a lemon dipped in salt takes the colour back; left alone the tone keeps deepening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A wide-mouthed pot with a cover is made to stand full. Empty and rinse it before each refill rather than topping it up, and dry the inside every week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the tumbler a separate piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It lifts straight off the brim and is a drinking tumbler in its own right, hammered to match the pot. Nothing screws or clips, so it will rattle if the pot is carried by the brim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948312260930,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-PHO-177","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193109_jpg.jpg?v=1776689345"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Bottle with Screw Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper bottle with straight sides and a smooth screw cap at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Smooth screw cap, standing a shade wider than the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 copper bottle with its screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facets are small and squared off, laid in vertical courses that run the full height of the cylinder, and the polish over them is high enough that the bottle reads as a column of broken light rather than as a dimpled surface. The cap is left smooth, and it stands a shade proud of the body, so the seam between the two is a clean horizontal line a thumb can find in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle is the lidded flask carried for drinking water, drawn straight-sided so it stands in a bag pocket, with a screw cap at the neck rather than a stopper or a cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, not plated. The gram figure on the supplier's sheet is wrong by a factor of a thousand, so it is being reconfirmed rather than printed. Put the bottle on a kitchen scale and the question answers itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each facet is struck by hand, so the grid running up the body sits differently on every bottle and the polish catches the light its own way. The form and the cap are what stay constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, and a bottle darkens fastest where a hand grips it. Half a lemon dipped in salt, rubbed over the metal and rinsed off, brings the colour back whenever you want it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Water can stand in it overnight and the cap keeps dust out. Empty and rinse in the morning rather than refilling on top of yesterday, and let the inside dry open now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cap seal well enough for a bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cap screws down onto a threaded neck, which holds better than a push fit. No gasket shows in the photograph and it has not been tested on its side, so carry it upright until you have tried it over a sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948313014594,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-176","price":4299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193049_jpg.jpg?v=1776689344"},{"product_id":"copper-glass-set-of-3","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Flared Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of copper tumblers flaring to a wide lip, hammered from the base upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Rolled over into a thin flared lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flared copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flared copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall runs out from a narrow base to a lip a good deal wider, and the hammer facets follow it the whole way, stretching longer as the metal opens. The rim is rolled over into a thin lip that sits flat against the mouth. Inside, the facets read as a rippled surface rather than a smooth one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flared tumbler widens from a narrow base to a broad lip, the form buttermilk and lassi are poured into, so the drink meets a wide rim and the cup sits low and steady on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The facets show on the inside wall as clearly as on the outside, which is the tell that the metal has been struck through rather than stamped on one face only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flare and the rolled lip are the same on every pair. The facets are not, because each is struck by hand and they stretch differently as the wall opens out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and on a flared cup the rim goes first because that is what hands and lips touch. Lemon and salt bring it back, or leave the patina and let it even out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metal takes no harm from it, and water kept in copper is old Indian household practice. The wide mouth means it will pick up dust, so cover it or empty it in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. Two suits a household of two; for lassi or chaas at a family meal, count one for every seat and add a spare for the jug to be poured into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954564690242,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-189","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193157_jpg.jpg?v=1776689344"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle-glass-set-printed","title":"Copper Floral Bottle and Tumbler Set, 3 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle and two tumblers printed with peony sprays over a pale cream ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside, printed and sealed outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Printed over a cream ground with a crackled surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Peonies and blossom sprigs in pink, olive and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 3 pieces, one bottle and two tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 printed copper bottle with a plain copper cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 printed copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 printed copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is printed rather than painted, laid over a pale cream ground that has been given a crackle, so the surface reads as old porcelain until the light catches the metal. Peonies, blossom sprigs and olive leaves run over the bottle and both tumblers. Only the cap and the inside of each tumbler are left as bare copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle and tumbler set pairs one water flask with the cups it pours into, so a single pattern carries from the tray to the hand rather than being assembled piece by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper under the print. Look into either tumbler and the bare metal starts at the rim, which is where the printed layer stops and the wall you actually drink from begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are laid on in a repeat, so the sprays will sit at different points on each vessel. The crackle in the ground is what varies most, because no two panels craze the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe printed outside holds its colour. What darkens is the bare copper, so the cap and the inside of the tumblers turn brown first. Lemon and salt on those, and a damp cloth on the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metal takes no harm from it. Keep the printed outside dry between fills, though, because standing water on the ground coat will work into the crackle over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnmeasured, so unprinted. The weight above is the figure we can stand behind. Capacity we would have to measure, and we will if you ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set is one bottle to two tumblers, which suits a bedside table or a two-person breakfast. A table that seats four wants two sets, since the tumblers are not sold on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954576421186,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-186","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/copper-floral-bottle-and-tumbler-set-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"copper-dispenser-4l-1","title":"Copper Water Dispenser with Fluted Belly","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brushed copper water dispenser with a fluted belly and a tap set at the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouts: One tap set at the foot, with a steel lever and a cross-head screw at the pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed and ridged in concentric turns under a tall waisted knob, seating on the stepped collar above the shoulder rib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper water dispenser with fitted tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing on the surface has been struck. The belly is drawn into wide vertical lobes that run from the shoulder to the foot, and the whole pot carries a fine brushed grain running the same way, so light moves down the flutes in soft bands instead of breaking up. Where a hammered pot scatters a reflection, this one holds it in long strips and lets it slide as you walk past. A raised rib rings the shoulder and the lid sits on the step above it, ridged in concentric turns and finished with a tall waisted knob. The tap is set at the foot, low enough that the last of the water comes out without the pot being tipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water dispenser is the lidded storage pot that sits on a kitchen counter with a tap fitted through its lower wall, so a glass is filled where it stands instead of the pot being carried to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A thousand grams of copper in a pot this size is metal all the way through, and a plated shell would come in far under that. A kitchen scale settles it in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flutes and the brushed grain are drawn on a lathe, so the form repeats closely from one pot to the next. Colour is the part that moves - copper varies batch to batch, and it starts to darken as soon as it is out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air. The brushed finish takes it evenly, so the tone goes deeper rather than blotchy. Lemon and salt brings it back if you want it bright; left alone it keeps going darker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Fill it, lid it, and draw off through the tap. Empty and rinse the pot before each refill rather than topping it up, and wipe the inside dry every week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the surface hammered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The body is drawn into vertical flutes and finished with a fine brushed grain, and nothing on the surface has been struck. What runs down the belly is the shaping, not hammer marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the brushed finish scratch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt marks more readily than a polished surface, because the grain sits shallow. A soft cloth and a light hand keep it even. A scouring pad cuts across the grain and leaves a bright patch that stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954672464194,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-DIS-172","price":8099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260422_152628_jpg.jpg?v=1776925464"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/collections\/copper-drinkware-collection-peetal-parampara.jpg?v=1787535406","url":"https:\/\/www.peetalparampara.in\/collections\/copper-drinkware.oembed","provider":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}