{"title":"Kansa Serveware","description":"\u003cp\u003eKansa bowls, platters and serving pieces, for bringing food to the table. Denser than the brass equivalents and heavier at the same size, which the gram figure on each page will show you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered, so the surface darkens in use and comes back with tamarind. Acidic food left standing in a kansa bowl overnight will mark it, so empty and dry them the same evening. Handmade in India, and each piece is raised and finished by hand, so small differences in weight and surface are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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-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. 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