{"title":"Kansa Dining \u0026 Wellness","description":"\u003cp\u003eKansa, which is copper and tin melted together and sold in English as bronze or bell metal. It is denser than brass, harder to raise into a shape, and it darkens faster than either brass or copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection covers thali sets, katoris, serving bowls, platters and the wellness pieces. Tamarind pulp is the traditional cleaner and it works in about a minute; leave the metal alone instead and it settles to a dark patina. Nothing here is plated or lacquered. Weight in grams is on the page and it is how you tell kansa from brass at the same size, because kansa comes in heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-6-piece","title":"Hand Engraved Kansa Thali Set, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand engraved kansa thali set of six, with the floral band carried onto the spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin with a hand engraved band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Flowers and leaves in cut line, carried onto the spoon handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Rolled rim carrying the band on its outer face, plain floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 pieces, one place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band of flowers runs low on both katoris, covers most of the glass, and then runs up the spoon handle as well, cut in the same fine line. On the thali it sits on the outer face of a rim that rolls over and up, so the pattern curves with the metal rather than standing on a flat wall. The floor of the plate is left plain, which is what it has to be if a spoon is going to work across it. The cut is shallow enough that a fingertip reads it as texture rather than as ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is the round plate with the katoris, glass and spoon that make up one person's place setting at a meal. Kansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, long used in Indian homes for eating vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The six pieces weigh 1,500 g together, and the engraved line runs into the metal itself rather than sitting on a coating, which a plated piece could not carry without flaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Every band is cut by hand, so the spacing of the flowers, the depth of the groove and the point at which the pattern closes differ on each set that is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is harder and denser, which is why the engraved line in it holds a sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches, and the grooves of the band darken before the plain metal does. Rinse and dry after the meal, and run a soft brush along the engraving once in a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person eating. Six pieces make a single place setting rather than a service for the table, so a household of four orders four and buys serving bowls on top of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving trap food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly lightly. The cut is shallow and a rinse under a running tap clears most of it. Dried masala in the line comes out with a soft toothbrush and warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salt dulls kansa and settles white in the engraved grooves, where it is hard to get out. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry the pieces properly.\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":52939967004994,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-194","price":8499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192551_jpg.jpg?v=1776520674"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set","title":"Kansa Thali Set with Glass, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa thali set of six, with a deep walled thali, two katori and a tumbler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin on every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Round, with a near upright wall and a thin rolled edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatori: Two round katori and one wider shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One thali, two katori, one shallow bowl, one tumbler, one spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 shallow kansa bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thali is not a flat plate. Its wall stands almost upright for a good finger of depth and finishes in a thin rolled edge, so a dal that gets knocked slides down the wall rather than over it. The two katori are true hemispheres and the third bowl is wider and shallower, cut for a sabzi rather than for a liquid. The spoon has a round bowl and a flat handle that widens to a rounded tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is the metal place setting an Indian meal is laid out on, the rimmed plate taking the roti and the dry dishes while the bowls beside it hold dal, sabzi and curd so nothing runs together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Six pieces coming to 1,500 g is metal all the way through the wall, and a plated set of the same width would ring thin the moment a katori was set down on the thali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. Each piece is spun and finished by hand, so the depth of the satin and the exact curve of a bowl shift a little between one set and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin, the metal Indian households have long eaten from, while brass is copper and zinc. Kansa is the paler of the two and holds a warmer, softer colour under a satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can. Curd, lemon, tamarind and pickle left standing in a katori will dull the surface and mark it. Serve them and empty the bowls at the end of the meal, then wash and dry every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set is one place setting rather than a serving set. A table of four takes four, and a household that puts three wet dishes out adds a katori per person on top of the two supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the spoon kansa as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt photographs as the same metal at the same satin finish, and it is supplied with the set rather than sourced separately. If a steel spoon ever arrives in a set, that is a fault and not a substitution we make.\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":52945234690370,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-170","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_191714_jpg.jpg?v=1776520637"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-d1","title":"Kansa Thali Set with Deep Well, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa thali set for one, with a deep well ringed by a broad rolled rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Deep well inside a broad rolled rim, undivided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatori: Two hemispherical katoris, plus one wider shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 pieces, one place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor of the thali drops away from a broad rolled rim into a well deep enough to hold dal without it creeping to the edge, and the step between rim and well catches light as a bright ring. Both katoris are hemispheres with a rolled lip. The third bowl is wider and shallower, the shape a dry sabzi goes into rather than a liquid. The glass narrows slightly toward its base. Every piece is turned on a lathe, and fine concentric rings show under the satin skin when you tilt one to the window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin. A thali set is the plate with the katoris, glass and spoon that go on it, sold together as the place setting one person eats from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The six pieces weigh 1,500 g together, and a plated set of the same size would come in well under that figure, so a kitchen scale settles the question on the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each piece is turned and finished by hand, so the depth of the well, the width of the rim and the tone of the satin surface all shift a little from one set to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, while brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa rings when it is struck, sits heavier for its size and carries a paler gold colour than brass does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle lift the surface tone wherever they sit. Rinse and dry the piece soon after the meal and the mark comes back out with normal cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set per person eating. The six pieces are a single place setting rather than a serving set, so a family of four buys four and adds separate serving bowls for the middle of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salt and heat leave kansa grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge and a dry cloth straight after, and the surface keeps its even satin tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the thali have divisions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The well is one undivided dish, so rice and roti share the floor while the wet items sit in the katoris. The rolled rim is what keeps a thin dal on the plate.\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":52948314325314,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-191","price":10499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192218_jpg.jpg?v=1776689331"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-d2","title":"Kansa Thali Set with Flat Rim, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa thali set for one, laid out on a wide flat plate with a low turned-up edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Wide flat plate with a low turned-up edge, undivided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: Flared to a wide mouth, standing on a stepped foot ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 pieces, one place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is wide and close to flat, with only a low turned-up edge to hold anything runny, so a meal spreads out over the floor instead of sitting down in a well. Both katoris are deep and round-bottomed. The third bowl is a shallow oval, low enough to reach into with a spoon. The glass flares from a stepped ring at its foot up to a wide mouth, so it stands on a smaller circle than it drinks from. The spoon has a rounded bowl and a flat handle that tapers to a squared-off end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is one person's place setting, the plate and the katoris, glass and spoon that sit on it. Kansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, long worked in India into vessels people eat from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The six pieces come to 1,500 g on the scale, and plating over a lighter metal would not reach that number, so weighing the set at home answers the question in a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The plate is spun and finished by hand, so the width of the turned-up edge, the flare of the glass and the tone of the satin all move a little from one set to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. The two look close in a photograph, but kansa is denser for its size and reads paler and cooler in daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Curd, lemon, tamarind and pickle mark the surface where they sit. Empty the plate, rinse it and dry it soon after a meal, and the patch lifts with ordinary cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person eating. The six pieces make a single place setting rather than a set for the whole table, so most households buy in fours or sixes and add serving bowls on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salt and long heat leave kansa dull and streaked. Warm water and a soft sponge, then a dry cloth before the pieces go back into the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill dal stay on a flat thali?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thick dal will. The turned-up edge is low, so anything runny belongs in one of the katoris and the plate takes the rice, roti and dry sabzi that sit still 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":52948315013442,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-192","price":10299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192626_jpg.jpg?v=1776689335"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-1","title":"Kansa Thali Set with Katori, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA six piece kansa thali set, with two katori, a shallow bowl and a tumbler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, matched across all six pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Round, straight walled, finished with a rolled edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: Straight sided tumbler, no foot and no lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One thali, two katori, one shallow bowl, one tumbler, one spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 shallow kansa bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is held to the same brushed satin, so light travels across the plate the way it travels across the bowls and nothing in the setting reads brighter than the rest. The thali is deep for a plate, its wall running up straight rather than flaring away. The tumbler has no foot and no lip, just a straight wall drawn in a little at the top, and the spoon is flat backed with a round bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is sold as one complete place setting rather than as separate plates, so the bowls, the glass and the spoon are turned to match the plate they stand on and a full meal is laid out from one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The set weighs 1,500 g across six pieces, which is metal through the wall of each one, and plating would show as a different colour at the turned edge of a katori where the sheet is thinnest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two sets come out the same. The pieces are spun and satin finished by hand, so the grain of the finish and the exact depth of a bowl move a little from one set to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is copper and tin and brass is copper and zinc, so they are two different alloys. Kansa has been the dining metal in Indian households for a very long time, and it carries a paler colour than brass does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can. Anything sour, curd and lemon and pickle among them, will dull kansa where it sits against the metal. Serve from the bowls rather than storing in them, then wash and dry each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set feeds one person, so a table of four takes four sets. Two katori cover a dal and a sabzi; the shallow bowl takes the third dish, and a household serving more adds a katori per person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put hot dal straight into a katori?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and the bowl will take up that heat quickly, so lift it by the rim rather than cupping it in a palm for the first minute. The same is true of the thali under a hot roti.\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":52948316324162,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-171","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_191714_jpg_ecdf4b79-61a4-497e-9f2e-bd37ba453553.jpg?v=1776689340"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-d4","title":"Hand Engraved Kansa Thali Set, 5 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand engraved kansa thali set of five, with a floral band cut low on every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin with a hand engraved band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Flowers and leaves in cut line, darkened in the grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Upright wall carrying the engraved band, undivided floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 5 pieces, one place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving is a band of flowers and leaves in fine cut line, running round the outside of the thali wall and repeated low on both katoris, on the shallow bowl and round the waist of the glass. The line is cut, not printed, and the density shifts from panel to panel, tighter where the tool ran slower, with the closing join landing in a different place on each piece. The thali wall stands upright instead of rolling over, which gives the band a flat surface to sit on. The glass pinches in at the middle and swells again at the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is the plate and the katoris, glass and spoon that go with it, sold as one place setting. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and holds an engraved line cleanly because the metal is hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The five pieces weigh 1,500 g between them, and an engraved band can only be cut into metal that has thickness to lose, so the scale and the cut both answer the same question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The band is cut by hand, so the spacing of the flowers, the depth of the line and the place where the pattern closes are different on every set that leaves the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is the harder of the two, which is why an engraved line in it stays crisp instead of smearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches, and the engraved grooves darken first because food sits in them. Rinse soon after the meal, dry the pieces, and work a soft brush along the band now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person eating. The five pieces are a single place setting rather than a service for the table, so a household of four orders four and adds serving vessels separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the set include a spoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot in the photograph. Five pieces are shown, the thali, two katoris, a shallow bowl and the glass, and the maker is being asked whether a spoon ships with the design as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving trap food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly lightly. The cut is shallow, so a rinse under a running tap clears it. Where a thick dal or a masala has dried in the line, a soft toothbrush and warm water take it out.\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":52948317503810,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-193","price":10399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192524_jpg.jpg?v=1776689347"},{"product_id":"baby-kansa-thali-set","title":"Kansa Baby Thali Set, 4 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small kansa thali set with a straight-walled plate, a katori, a glass and a spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Straight upright wall on a flat floor, undivided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 4 pieces, one child's place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is small and deep, with a wall that stands straight up from a flat floor instead of flaring, so a spoon pushed to the edge meets a stop rather than running off. The katori is a plain hemisphere and sits inside the plate with room to spare. The glass tapers to a narrower base, which is the shape that stays upright when a small hand knocks against it. The spoon is short in the handle. At 800 g the set is heavy for its size, so the plate stays put on the table while a spoon works against its wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA baby thali set is the scaled-down plate, bowl, glass and spoon used at annaprashan, the meal at which a child is first given solid food, and kept in the kitchen for everyday use afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Four small pieces weighing 800 g between them can only be metal all the way through, and a kitchen scale will tell you the same thing on the day the box is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each piece is turned and finished by hand, so the height of the wall, the taper of the glass and the tone of the satin surface differ a little from one set to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is denser for its size and takes a paler gold colour than brass in daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Curd, lemon and tomato mark the surface where they sit. Rinse and dry the plate soon after the meal, and the patch comes out again with ordinary cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set per child. The four pieces are a single place setting, so a second child needs a second set rather than extra katoris added to this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat age is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is given at annaprashan, the meal at which a child is first fed solids. Families keep that rite at different ages, and the set is sized to carry on as an everyday plate afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salt and heat leave kansa grey and streaked. Warm water and a soft sponge, then a dry cloth before the pieces go back in the cupboard.\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":52948318028098,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-195","price":5599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/kansa-baby-thali-set-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"kansa-square-platter","title":"Kansa Square Platter with Lifted Corners","description":"\u003cp\u003eA square kansa platter with lifted corners and an edge drawn down to a thin line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: None; the edge is drawn down to a thin line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: No foot; the plate rests near its centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 kansa square platter\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is one square of kansa with no rim standing on it. The four corners rise and the four sides dip between them, so the outline reads as a shallow curve from any angle and the plate meets the table only near its middle. The edge is drawn down thin, thin enough that the sheet shows end-on as a bright line. The surface is matte rather than mirrored and takes light in soft patches instead of a hard reflection, which keeps the eye on whatever is served on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA platter is the large open serving plate that goes to the middle of the table holding one dish for several people to take from, rather than a portion set in front of one person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A sheet this size at 800 g has real thickness behind it, and the drawn edge shows the same metal end-on as the face. A kitchen scale confirms the figure at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The corners are lifted by hand, so the height of each one and the dip of the sides differ from plate to plate, and the matte surface reads warmer or cooler with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is harder and denser, and its colour is a paler gold than brass under the same lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Lemon, chutney and anything with tamarind mark the face where they sit. Serve on it, clear it, then rinse and dry, and the patch lifts with ordinary cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it sit flat on a table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt rests near its centre, with the corners standing clear. Push down on one corner and the plate will move, so it suits a still table setting rather than a tray you carry loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the surface look cloudy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finish is matte, so it holds light in soft patches instead of a clean reflection. Kansa also tones down with time; a cut lemon with salt, rinsed off at once, brings it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put hot food on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but the plate takes the heat of what sits on it and passes it to the table. Use a mat under it, and lift it with a cloth once a hot dish has been standing on the metal.\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":52948321075522,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-PLT-199","price":6499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192355_jpg.jpg?v=1776689334"},{"product_id":"kansa-oval-platter","title":"Kansa Oval Platter with Pointed Ends","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn oval kansa platter drawn to a point at both ends, shallow through the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: None; the edge is drawn thin and lifts toward each tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: No foot; the dish rests on the curve of its middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 kansa oval platter\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outline narrows to a tip at each end instead of closing in a curve, and the floor lifts as it runs out to those tips, so the deepest part of the dish is its middle. The underside is one continuous sweep with no foot under it, which means the two ends stand clear of the table and the dish rests on its centre. The edge is drawn thin the whole way round. The finish is matte, so the metal reads as a soft even gold rather than a mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA platter is the long open serving plate brought to the middle of a table with one dish on it, shallow enough to reach into and wide enough for several people to take from at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A dish of this size weighing 700 g is metal through its section, and the drawn edge shows the same alloy end-on. A kitchen scale gives you the number at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The form is raised and finished by hand, so the sharpness of the two tips, the depth through the middle and the tone of the matte surface all shift from one dish to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is harder and heavier for its size, and it carries a paler, cooler gold than brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Chutney, lemon and pickle mark the floor of the dish where they sit. Empty it after the meal, rinse and dry it, and the mark comes back out with normal cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it rock on the table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little, if you press one end. The underside is a single curve with no foot, so the dish rests on its middle. Load it evenly and it settles, or set it on a folded cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for at a table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong food that suits a long dish. Kebabs, tikka, sliced fruit, papad and dry starters all sit well in it, and the shallow floor lets a serving spoon get under them cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will tone down, which unlacquered kansa does. Left alone it darkens slowly to a deeper gold. A cut lemon with salt, rinsed off at once and dried, takes it back to the lighter tone.\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":52948324057410,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-PLT-200","price":6099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192444_jpg.jpg?v=1776689339"},{"product_id":"kansa-handi","title":"Kansa Handi with Domed Lid, 1.1 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa handi with a domed lid on a turned knob and a belly that draws in at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, dropping onto a stepped shoulder, with a turned baluster knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Flat and drawn in below the belly, no foot ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa handi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid is domed rather than flat and drops onto a shoulder that steps in to take it, so the two meet in a line visible from across a table. Its knob is turned in a small baluster, waisted at the middle and wide enough to lift with two fingers. Turning lines run the full height of the body in fine parallel bands, and the belly draws in below its widest point to a flat base narrower than the mouth. No handles are fitted. At 1,100 g the pot holds a slow dish steady and still lifts with a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handi is the round-bellied lidded pot of the Indian kitchen, wide at the waist and drawn in at the mouth so a slow dish holds its heat, and made to go from the flame to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The pot and its lid weigh 1,100 g between them, which is metal thickness rather than a coating, and a kitchen scale gives you the same answer the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The body is spun and turned by hand, so the depth of the dome, the profile of the knob and the run of the lathe lines shift a little from one pot to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is denser and harder, and beside a brass pot it reads paler and slightly cooler in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tamarind, tomato, curd and lemon pull at the surface of the alloy and leave patches. Keep sour dishes short in the pot, empty it after the meal, then rinse and dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook in it on a flame?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a low flame, yes, and the shape is made for a slow dish that then goes to the table. Keep the heat gentle, keep anything sour out of it, and never leave the pot empty over a burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the lid seal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It rests on a stepped shoulder rather than clamping down, so steam escapes at the join. That suits slow cooking and serving, and it means the pot is not a pressure vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, a soft sponge and a dry cloth after every use. For a dull patch, a cut lemon with salt, rinsed off at once and dried, brings the tone back without scouring the surface.\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":52948327432514,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-HAN-197","price":7399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_191432_jpg.jpg?v=1776689344"},{"product_id":"kansa-serving-bowl-with-spoon","title":"Kansa Serving Bowl with Spoon, 900 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA round kansa serving bowl with a thin lip, and a long spoon with a flat handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 900 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin outside, turning rings inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Thin and plain, no beading and no turned lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One long kansa serving spoon with an oval bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa serving bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 long kansa serving spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl sits straight on the table with no foot ring under it, so it settles into a cloth rather than standing on a rim. The wall is thin at the lip and thickens as it drops, and fine turning rings show on the inside floor where the light crosses them. The spoon is long enough to reach the bottom from outside the rim, with an oval bowl and a flat handle that widens and rounds off at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serving bowl is the open bowl a whole dish comes to the table in, wide enough for a ladle to work in and deep enough that a dal or a gravy can be served out of it without running over the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The bowl and the spoon are the same metal through and through, and 900 g in a bowl this wide is what a plated shell of the same size could not come near on a kitchen scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The bowl is spun and finished by hand, so the turning rings inside and the depth of the satin outside are a little different on every one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin while brass is copper and zinc, so they are two separate metals. Kansa is paler, and a bowl of it rings for several seconds when the rim is tapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if it is left to. A sour gravy, curd or a squeeze of lemon standing in the bowl will dull the inside and can mark it. Serve out of it, empty it at the end of the meal, then wash and dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it sit steady when it is full?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sits on a rounded base rather than a foot ring, so on a bare table it will rock slightly until something is in it. Full of dal it settles and stays put; on a cloth it is steady either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it go on the flame?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a serving bowl and the wall is thin at the lip, so direct heat is the wrong thing for it. Cook in your usual pan and bring the dish to the table in this.\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":52948338934082,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-SER-172","price":4799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_191605_jpg.jpg?v=1776689345"},{"product_id":"kansa-wellness-kit","title":"Kansa Massage Wand with Comb, 3 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa massage wand with a turned wooden handle, a slotted comb and a flat plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze) wand head, comb and plate, turned wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished kansa, polished wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One massage wand, one comb, one flat palm plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa massage wand with a turned wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa comb with slotted teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flat kansa palm plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lined presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pieces sit in cut-outs in a lined box. The wand is the largest of them, a hardwood handle turned with a bulb at one end and a long waist, ending in a kansa dome collared into the wood. The comb is a broad plate with wide slotted teeth and a small stamped mark above them. The third piece is a flat plate with one curved edge and a notch cut into the other, sized to be held in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA massage wand is a domed disc of metal set on a handle, worked over the skin during a massage in the way it has long been used in Indian households, with the handle keeping the hand clear of the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The dome, the comb and the plate are the metal itself, and the set comes to 350 g with a wooden handle in it, so the metal is carrying most of that figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose on the metal, less so on the wood. Every handle is turned from a different piece of timber, so the grain and the depth of the brown change from one wand to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin and brass is copper and zinc. Kansa is the metal these tools have long been made from in India, and it takes a brighter polish than brass holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone of the three pieces is a food item, but the metal behaves the same way. Anything sour will dull it, and so will oil and sweat left on it. Wipe each piece dry after use and the colour holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne kit covers one person. The wand, the comb and the plate are three different tools rather than three sizes of one, so a second kit only earns its place if two people want their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the handle wood or plastic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWood, turned and polished, with the kansa dome collared into the end of it. We have not been told the species yet, which is why the wood row above is left open rather than guessed at.\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":52948341162306,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-MAS-175","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192726_jpg.jpg?v=1776689345"},{"product_id":"kansa-serving-boat","title":"Kansa Oval Serving Boat, 750 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn oval kansa serving boat with a narrow base and a rim drawn up to a point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 750 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Satin outside, turned bright inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Oval, pulled up to a soft point at one end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Narrow and rounded, no foot ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 kansa serving boat\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is a true ellipse and the wall below it does not drop straight. One end is pulled up and out into a soft point while the other stays low, and the whole bowl narrows to a small rounded base no wider than two fingers, so the mass of the metal is held above the table on very little. The inside is turned bright and the outside left satin, which is why the two surfaces read as different colours in the same light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serving boat is the long open server curry, dal and gravy are brought to the table in, narrow enough to pass between two people and shaped so a ladle can be drawn along its length in one pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. At 750 g the wall is heavy for a bowl this size, and the bright inside and satin outside are two finishes on one metal rather than a coating over something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The boat is raised and turned by hand, so the point at the lifted end and the exact sweep of the ellipse are a little different on each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is copper and tin, brass is copper and zinc, and they are not interchangeable. Kansa is paler and warmer in colour, and a bowl of it holds a long ring after it is tapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can. Tamarind, curd, lemon and tomato gravies will dull the bright inside if they stand in it. Serve the dish, empty the boat when the meal ends, then wash it warm and dry it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it sit steady when it is full?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is narrow, so on a bare polished table an empty boat can be nudged. With a gravy in it the weight drops low and it stays where it is put, and on a cloth it is steady from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it for at the table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnything poured rather than spooned dry - a dal, a thin gravy, kadhi, or a chutney passed down a long table. The lifted end gives a lip to pour from without a ladle.\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":52948342178114,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-SER-174","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192342_jpg.jpg?v=1776689346"},{"product_id":"kansa-comb","title":"Kansa Comb with Wide Teeth, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo kansa combs with wide slotted teeth, one handled and one sized for the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, edges filed smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Teeth slotted out of one flat sheet, tips rounded off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One handled comb, one palm comb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa comb with a handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa palm comb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth combs are cut from one flat sheet, so the teeth are slots rather than separate spikes and every tooth ends in a soft rounded tip. The handled one has a long grip that runs off the head at an angle and finishes in a paddle. The other is a rounded rectangle with teeth on one long edge and nothing to hold but the metal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kansa comb is cut in one piece from the metal rather than moulded, the teeth slotted out of a flat blade, and it is drawn through the hair and over the scalp the way a wooden kangha is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Each comb is cut and filed out of one sheet of the metal, so there is no coating to wear off the teeth, and the pair comes to 150 g on a kitchen scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The blanks are cut and the teeth filed by hand, so the width of a slot and the exact curve of the handle move a little between one comb and another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin while brass is copper and zinc. Kansa is the paler metal and it is the one traditionally cut for combs, eating vessels and massage tools in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comb is not a food piece, but the metal answers the same way. Hair oil, sweat and anything sour will dull the satin and darken it in patches. Wipe both combs dry after use and the colour holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pair covers one person, since the two are different forms rather than two of the same comb. The handled one is for long strokes and the palm one travels in a bag.\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":52948358398274,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-COM-177","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192828_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"kansa-massager","title":"Kansa Massage Wand with Turned Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa massage wand with a mirror polished dome set into a dark turned handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze) dome on a turned handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polished dome, glossy dark handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Rounded knob at the top, long waist, wide skirt over the dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: The dome itself, so the wand stands on the metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 kansa massage wand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is about the size of a small pestle. It runs from a rounded knob at the top down through a long waist and flares out again into a wide skirt, and the kansa dome is set into the underside of that skirt behind a bright collar, so only the curve of the metal ever meets anything. The dome is polished to a mirror where the handle is left a glossy dark brown. At 150 g the whole thing rests in one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA massage wand carries a small domed head of metal on a handle, so the dome rather than the fingers meets the skin, and the shape of the handle keeps a hand out of the oil while it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dome is solid kansa and the handle is not metal at all, which is why the wand comes to 150 g rather than more. Put it on a scale and the number tells you how much of it is metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The dome is polished to a mirror so it picks up whatever is in front of it, and the handle is turned one at a time, so its colour and the exact sweep of the waist shift a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin and brass is copper and zinc, so the two are different metals with different colours. Kansa takes and holds the mirror polish you can see on the dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not a food piece, but kansa reacts the same way wherever it is used. Anything sour will dull the mirror, and so will oil left standing on it. Wipe the dome dry after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt photographs as a dark polished turning and reads as hardwood, but the listing does not say and we have not confirmed it, so the material row above names the dome and leaves the handle open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean the dome after oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water and a soft cloth, then dry it straight away. No steel wool and no scouring powder, because both will scratch a mirror surface and it does not come back once it is cut.\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":52951066050882,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-MAS-176","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192754_jpg.jpg?v=1776689341"},{"product_id":"kansa-ghee-pot","title":"Kansa Ghee Pot with Domed Lid, 350 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA round bellied kansa ghee pot with a flared collar and a tall domed lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, tone change at the belly line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Tall dome on a flared collar, waisted knob turned in one piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One kansa spoon, carried through a notch at the lid edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa ghee pot with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe belly is full and round and pulls in hard at the shoulder to a collar that flares straight back out, so the lid seats on a ledge instead of on the pot. That lid stands as a tall dome under a waisted knob turned in one piece with it. A change of tone runs round the belly at the halfway line where the polish was taken in two passes, and the spoon lies through a notch in the lid edge with its tail up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ghee dani is the covered pot clarified butter is kept in at room temperature, small enough to stand on the dining table and lidded so nothing settles into the fat between one meal and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. At 350 g for a pot that fits in one hand the metal is doing the work, and plating would show at the turned edge of the collar where the wall is drawn thinnest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot exactly. The tone change round the belly comes from the polishing passes, so it lands in a slightly different place on every pot, and the dome of the lid varies with the turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin and brass is copper and zinc. Kansa is the paler metal of the two, and it has long been the one Indian households keep for eating and for ghee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhee will not touch it, but anything sour will. Lemon, curd and pickle left standing against kansa dull the surface and mark it, so keep those out of the pot and wash it warm after a refill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the lid sit tight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt seats rather than seals. The collar flares out and the dome drops onto that ledge, so the lid stays put when the pot is carried but the pot is not airtight and is not meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the spoon come with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. One spoon is supplied and it passes through a notch cut in the lid edge, so it stands in the ghee with the lid closed and the handle stays clean to pick up.\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":52954645791042,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-GHE-173","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260422_152812_jpg.jpg?v=1776925466"},{"product_id":"kansa-ghee-pot-1","title":"Kansa Ghee Pot with Flat Lid, 550 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa ghee pot with a wide flat lid, a domed knob and a notch for the spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 550 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, fine turning lines over the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Flat with a broad brim, drops onto a stepped collar, small domed knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One tapered kansa spoon, carried in a notch cut through the lid brim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa ghee pot with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tapered kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a straight sided canister that swells a little at the waist and turns in at the shoulder to a stepped collar, so the lid drops onto a seat instead of resting on the rim. That lid is close to flat, a broad brim with one shallow ring turned into the middle and a small domed knob at the centre, and a notch is cut through its edge wide enough for the spoon to lie in with the lid closed. The spoon tapers to a point and stands well clear of the pot. Fine turning lines run right the way up the body under a soft satin polish, and the base rounds off rather than sitting on a foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ghee pot is the small lidded vessel kept within reach of the stove for clarified butter, cut with a slot or a notch at the lid so the spoon can stand in the ghee from one meal to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The pot is cast and turned in the metal itself rather than skinned over something cheaper, and 550 g for a vessel of this size is the part of the argument a kitchen scale settles for you at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not to the millimetre. The pot is turned and finished by hand, so the depth of the satin, the width of the collar step and the way the lid seats all shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin and brass is copper and zinc, so the two are different metals. Kansa reads paler and warmer against brass, and it rings for longer when a fingernail is tapped against the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and ghee is not what does it. Lemon, curd, pickle or any sour liquid left standing against kansa will dull the surface and can leave dark patches. Keep the pot to ghee, wash it out warm and dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the spoon come with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, one spoon is supplied. It lives in the notch cut through the lid brim, so the lid closes with the spoon still standing in the ghee and nothing has to be fished out with a finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the ghee set hard in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a cold month it will set, the same as it would in glass or steel. Kansa takes up the temperature of the room quickly, so a pot standing near the stove softens well before one kept in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I wash it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth. A steel scrubber will cut through the satin surface, and a dishwasher leaves kansa grey and blotchy, so keep the pot out of 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":52954649428290,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-GHE-169","price":5499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260422_152729_jpg.jpg?v=1776925466"},{"product_id":"kansa-healing-bowl-with-wand","title":"Kansa Massage Bowl with Wand, 1.4 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA turned kansa bowl with an inturned rim, and a plain dark wand that rests inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Turned inward, sitting below the widest point of the belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Sloped wall running down to a small flat floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 pieces, bowl and wand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 wand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is turned from one piece, with a belly that swells out and a shoulder that turns back in, so the rim sits lower and tighter than the widest point of the body and oil does not run over the edge when the bowl is tipped. Inside, the wall slopes down to a small flat floor. Fine turning lines band the outside and catch the light in stripes. The wand is a straight dark rod, the same thickness end to end, rounded off at the visible end with no grip cut into it. At 1,400 g the bowl stays where it is set while the wand is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kansa bowl and wand are used as a pair in Indian massage, the wand worked over oiled skin and the bowl holding the oil it is dipped into. Kansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The bowl and wand weigh 1,400 g together and the bowl alone carries most of that, which no plated shell of the same size would manage. A kitchen scale settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The bowl is turned by hand, so the swell of the belly, the tightness of the rim and the pattern of the turning lines shift from one to the next, and the wand varies in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is harder, heavier for its size and cooler in colour, and it rings when it is struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt would. Nothing sour belongs in the bowl, which is made to hold oil. Lemon, curd or vinegar would mark the surface in patches wherever they sat, and those patches take work to lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne. The bowl and the wand are used together and ship as a pair, so a household needs a single set rather than one for each person using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the wand made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower end of the wand sits inside the bowl in the only photograph, so its material is being confirmed with the maker before it is stated. What is visible is a plain dark rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wand is dipped in oil and worked over the skin in slow strokes while the bowl holds the oil. That is the practice as Indian households keep it, and no claim is made here about what it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean the oil off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water and a soft cloth after each use, then dry both pieces. Oil left standing in the bowl goes sticky and darkens the metal, so empty it rather than storing oil in 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":52954656047426,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-BWL-196","price":9499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260422_152948_jpg.jpg?v=1776925465"},{"product_id":"kansa-khal-musal","title":"Kansa Khal Musal with Pedestal Foot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA footed kansa khal and musal, with two turned grooves cut below the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered, cup and pestle both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 700 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Plain turned wall, no grinding ridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Splayed pedestal foot with a stepped edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa khal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa musal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo fine grooves circle the cup a third of the way down, the only cut on an otherwise plain turned wall. Below them the wall curves in to a short stem that splays into a round pedestal foot with a stepped edge, so the cup stands clear of the counter and does not skid when it is worked. The pestle is slim through the shaft and finishes at the top in a turned collar and a small knob, which is where the hand sits. Both parts are kansa, so a strike sounds as a ring rather than a knock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA khal musal is the mortar and pestle of the Indian kitchen, a heavy cup and a rod used to crush whole spices, garlic and ginger by hand rather than to grind them down to a paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A cup and rod this size weighing 700 g can only be metal through the section, since the whole job of a khal musal is mass. Put it on a kitchen scale and check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each cup is turned and each pestle finished by hand, so the placement of the grooves, the flare of the foot and the shape of the collar move slightly from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is the harder alloy, which is why it takes pounding without picking up dents so easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Garlic, ginger, lemon and tamarind mark the inside where they sit. Wash and dry the cup straight after pounding, and the patch fades back with the next few uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it crush wet masala?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will, though it is happiest with dry whole spices, garlic and ginger. The wall is smooth rather than ridged, so a wet paste slides more than it catches and takes longer to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the inside smooth or ridged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth. The interior is plain turned metal with no cut grinding pattern, so it crushes and bruises rather than grinding, and it wipes clean in seconds under a running tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the smell out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePound a spoon of rice or dry salt in it and tip that away, then wash with warm water and dry. Strong garlic can want the treatment twice before the cup is neutral again.\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":52954660176194,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-KHL-198","price":6499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260422_152743_jpg.jpg?v=1776925464"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/collections\/kansa-dining-and-wellness-collection-peetal-parampara.jpg?v=1787535384","url":"https:\/\/www.peetalparampara.in\/collections\/kansa-dining-wellness.oembed","provider":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}