{"title":"Kitchen \u0026 Dining | रसोई","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rasoi in metal. Brass cookware, thalis and dinner sets, katoris and bowls, masala dabbas and roti boxes, coffee and tea pieces, serving platters and trays, kansa dining, and copper drinkware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree metals behave differently in a kitchen and the pages here say which one you are looking at. Brass cooking vessels are tin lined, and where a piece carries that lining the page states it and says what to do when it wears through. Bare brass and copper are for serving and storing rather than for cooking acidic food. Kansa is denser than brass and darkens faster. Weight in grams is on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copper-drinking-tumbler","title":"Copper Drinking Tumbler, 500 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper tumbler of 500 g, unlacquered inside and out, for drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive hundred grams is the one hard fact on this listing, and for a drinking tumbler it is a heavy number - heavy enough that the wall is thick rather than thin-drawn, and heavy enough that the vessel stays put on a night table when a hand catches it. Everything else is open. The photograph on the page belongs to another copper vessel in the range and is being replaced, so the finish, the taper and whether it carries a lid are all unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler is the straight or tapered drinking vessel that carries no handle, filled from a jug at the table or kept beside the bed through the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g is a real number for a copper tumbler and it is the one thing on this listing we can stand behind, so put it on a kitchen scale the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image on this page is shared with another copper vessel and is being replaced. Treat it as a placeholder rather than as a picture of what will arrive, and wait for the reshoot before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, and it darkens faster where a hand holds it. That is the metal doing what unlacquered copper does. Lemon and salt, rinsed off and dried, brings the colour back whenever you want it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater can stand in it overnight. Empty and rinse it in the morning rather than refilling on top, and dry it now and then, or a ring forms at the level the water sat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnmeasured, so unprinted. The weight above is the figure we can stand behind. Capacity we would have to measure, and we will if you ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a lid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot stated, and the tumbler has not been photographed on its own, so we will not tell you either way. The answer goes on the page the day the maker confirms it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939966972226,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-175","price":4099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193022_jpg.jpg?v=1776520953"},{"product_id":"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":"brass-mughlai-handi","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Mughlai Handi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass handi with two swinging ring handles and a wide overhanging lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered over the belly, polished, plain band at the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Tin lined (kalai) inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Two flat brass rings hanging from lugs at the shoulder, both free to swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass handi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo flat brass rings hang from short lugs at the shoulder, so they drop against the belly when nothing is lifting the pot. The hammering runs over the whole belly in overlapping ovals and stops dead at a raised rib, leaving a plain polished band under the neck that takes light differently from the dimpled metal below. The lid is a separate plate rather than a fitted cover, resting on the rim and overhanging it by a finger's width, with a small faceted knob on a turned stem. Under the lid the neck steps in and gives that plate a seat. At 2.5 kg the pot stays put on the table when the lid is lifted off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handi is the round-bellied cooking and serving pot of the Indian kitchen, narrow at the neck and wide at the waist so a slow curry holds its heat, and shaped to go from the flame to the table without being decanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use — and what kalai is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver lining inside is kalai — a thin coat of tin, applied by hand over heat by a tinsmith called a kalaiwala. Brass reacts with sour food; the kalai is the barrier between the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalai is not permanent. With regular cooking it wears through in roughly 12 to 15 months — sooner on a high flame, later on a vessel used only for storage or ghee. When brass starts showing through the silver, it is time to have it redone. The vessel itself will outlast you; the coating is a service item, like re-soling a shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook on a low to medium flame. High heat is what strips kalai fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wooden or silicone tools. Steel spatulas scratch tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with mild soap and a soft sponge, and dry immediately. Never scour the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the outside brass with lemon and salt or tamarind. Keep abrasives off the tinned inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A plated pot this size would come in at a fraction of 2,500 g, so put it on a kitchen scale the day it arrives and the number settles the question for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the pattern of the marks, the width of the plain bands and the depth of the polish all shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The inside carries a tin coat, the kalai, which is what lets a slow curry sit in brass. It wears thin with use and faster with scouring, and once the grey turns patchy and brass shows through, a pot like this gets re-tinned rather than retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook and serve, yes. Store, no. The tin lining is what lets a sour curry sit in brass at all, but it is a thin coat and long standing works at it. Empty the pot after the meal rather than keeping pickle in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the lid sit tight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt rests rather than seals. The lid is a flat plate that overhangs the rim, so steam finds a way out at the edge and the pot works as a serving vessel more than as a sealed cooking pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the ring handles stay cool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Brass carries heat and the rings hang from lugs fixed to the body, so they warm with the pot. Lift it with a cloth any time it has been near a flame.\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":52939967037762,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-HAN-001","price":6799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184441_jpg_2579adee-7d26-467f-8919-98b0249776ee.jpg?v=1776520460"},{"product_id":"brass-glass","title":"Copper and Brass Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper tumbler on a stepped brass foot, with a twisted rope band at the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper cup, unlacquered, on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered above the waist, polished below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Turned brass, stepped in three rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper is hammered from the rim down to the waist and left plain below it, and the join is covered by a twisted rope band soldered on like a length of cord. The foot is brass, turned in three steps and wide enough that the tumbler stands without rocking. Rim and interior are bare copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler built in two metals sets a copper drinking cup on a brass foot, so the wall that holds the water and the base that carries the weight are worked from different sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and two metals rather than one. The cup is copper and the foot is brass, which is why the colour changes at the join instead of running the same tone from rim to table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hammer facets above the rope band are struck by hand and land differently each time. The brass foot is turned on a lathe, so that part matches closely from one pair to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth metals darken in air, at different rates and to different colours, so the copper goes brown while the brass foot goes duller and warmer. Lemon and salt work on both, then dry them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater in the copper cup is fine and is what these are made for. Do not stand the pair in water, though, because the join between cup and foot holds damp and will mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. A pair suits a bedside table or a two-place setting, and a table that seats four or six needs the matching number so nobody gets a different glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940318245186,"sku":"PP-CB-DRK-TUM-187","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_164504_jpg_eeb6b587-adc1-4f5e-8186-8716fd8840a7.jpg?v=1776509919"},{"product_id":"filter-coffee-glass","title":"Brass Filter Coffee Tumbler Set, 4 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass filter coffee set of two dabara and two tumblers, banded in dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, banded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two dabara, two tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tumbler travels upside down inside its own dabara. The bowl is shallow, its rim running out flat and wide enough to hold with a thumb and finger while the coffee cools. Small chevrons over rows of dots circle each bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA filter coffee set is the wide-lipped brass bowl and the tapered tumbler that go together, the decoction poured between the two until it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 300 g across four thin-walled pieces is what brass sheet weighs at this size, and the pattern band is worked into the wall rather than printed onto a coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The pattern band is struck a little differently on each bowl, and the brushed brass will warm and darken from the day the set is unwrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, there is no lining in the filter or the tumblers. Pour the coffee out instead of letting it stand in the brass and the inside keeps its colour far longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and nothing sour should sit in the tumbler either. Coffee and milk are what it is built for; lemon or curd left standing in bare brass takes on a metallic edge and dulls the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Four thin-walled pieces in a machine rack will knock against each other and come out dulled, so wash them by hand with a mild liquid and dry them before they are stacked away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set serves two people, one dabara and one tumbler each. A household that drinks coffee four at a time needs two sets, because the tumbler is small by design.\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":52940323225922,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-COF-039","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-filter-coffee-tumbler-set-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"brass-glass-set-of-2","title":"Brass Glass with Floral Engraving, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo brass glasses engraved with flowers from the foot to the lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Engraved body, polished inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving covers the whole body. A floral scroll runs from the plain band above the foot up to a plain band under the flare, and the two glasses do not carry the same stretch of it, so the flowers sit at different heights on each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glass is the plain tapered drinking vessel of the Indian table, no handle and no stem, set beside the thali through the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g for two glasses is a heavy gauge for the size, and the pattern is cut into the wall, so there is no plating to wear off the high points where a hand holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The two in the frame already differ from each other, because the scroll is worked glass by glass and does not begin at the same point on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep nimbu pani or curd in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlain water and milk are fine. Nimbu pani and chaas are both sour enough to pull at bare brass, so pour them, drink them and rinse the glass out rather than letting either stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The floral scroll runs from foot to lip on both glasses, and machine detergent dries white in every cut of it. Wash them by hand with a soft sponge and dry them at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person at the table. Sold as a pair, so a family of four takes two sets, and most households keep a spare pair back for guests rather than counting to the last glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940513247554,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-GLA-043","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_164806_jpg_f53a9306-51d6-4c00-a8a3-d79461678857.jpg?v=1776519810"},{"product_id":"brass-bowl-set-of-2","title":"Brass Serving Katori, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo brass katori with turned-out rims and a scrolled band on the lower wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished inside, matte band outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Turned out almost flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two katori of one size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth bowls are the same size, which is what makes the pair work at a table set for two. The wall runs straight down from a rim turned out almost flat, and the floral band cut into the lower half is left matte where the rest is polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA katori is the small metal bowl that carries the wet part of an Indian meal, one for dal and one for a sabzi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g for the pair is sheet brass with weight behind it, and a plated bowl of the same width would ring thin the moment a spoon touched the side of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The band on the wall is worked bowl by bowl, so its height and the point where the pattern closes shift a little between one katori and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. A katori of curd through a meal is fine, but left standing overnight it will mark bare brass and take a metallic edge from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hand wash with a mild liquid and a soft sponge, and dry both bowls before they are put away. A machine cycle takes the shine off brass and whitens the band cut into the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount one katori per wet dish per person. Two is a place setting for one with a dal and a sabzi, so four people at a full meal usually want six to eight between them.\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":52940515541314,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-KAT-042","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165048_jpg_66809a2b-2bb6-46d5-9fd6-8b51ca44dbd9.jpg?v=1776519993"},{"product_id":"brass-bowl","title":"Brass Serving Bowl with Turned Rim, 300 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deep plain brass bowl with one turned step below the rim and a mirror inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished inside, brushed outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Plain, with a single turned step below it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass serving bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no pattern on it at all. A single turned step runs right round the wall a finger below the rim, and above that step the brass is bright while below it the wall is left brushed with fine lathe rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serving bowl is the deep round bowl a dish comes to the table in, filled once and spooned out by everyone at the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 300 g in a bowl this deep is spun sheet with body in it, and the turned step is cut into the wall on a lathe rather than pressed into a skin over some other metal.\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 polished by hand, so the height of the turned step and the depth of the mirror inside shift from one bowl to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, bare brass inside. It will hold a dry sabzi or a dal for the length of a meal. Curd, sambhar and anything with tamarind in it should go in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. Sour food in bare brass takes on a metallic edge within a few hours and leaves a dull patch on the floor of the bowl that has to be polished out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A machine cycle leaves the mirror inside grey and streaked, which is the whole point of this bowl. Wash it by hand with a mild liquid and dry it with a cloth straight away.\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":52940516720962,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-BOW-045","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165147_jpg.jpg?v=1776520064"},{"product_id":"brass-ghee-pot","title":"Brass Ghee Pot with Spoon, 230 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA polished brass ghee pot with a spoon resting in a notch cut into the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 230 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One brass spoon, seated in a notch in 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 brass ghee pot with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid brim runs out flat and wide, and one side of it is cut away into a shallow notch, so the spoon drops in and lies at an angle with its handle clear of the ball knob. Two fine turned grooves ring the belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ghee pot is the small lidded vessel that keeps clarified butter beside the stove, with a slot at the lid so the spoon stays with the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 230 g is not much metal, but it is all metal, and the turned grooves at the belly are cut into the wall rather than pressed into a coating that would break at the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The body is spun and polished by hand, so the depth of the mirror and the exact width of the turned lines shift from one pot to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, bare brass inside. The ghee itself does nothing to the metal. A damp spoon dipped into it is what causes trouble, so keep the spoon dry between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ghee, and nothing sour. A pot this small is easy to press into other work, but curd or pickle standing in bare brass will take on a metallic edge and mark the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ghee leaves a film that a machine will bake on rather than lift, so wash the pot, the lid and the spoon by hand in warm water with a mild liquid, then dry them.\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":52940518555970,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-GHE-037","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-ghee-pot-with-spoon-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"brass-katori-set-of-6","title":"Brass Katori Set of Six, 500 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix brass katori, each raised in floral relief and left plain and bright inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, raised floral relief outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Narrow plain foot ring, lathe rings on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Six katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e6 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive bowls lie face down in the frame and one stands open, which is the only way to see that the inside is plain. The wall outside carries a band of blooms worked in relief on a punched dot ground, with a running border above the foot, and inside there is nothing but turned, polished brass. Each bowl stands on a narrow plain foot ring, and the underside of the base shows the concentric rings the lathe left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA katori is the small deep bowl of an Indian place setting, lifted off the thali to drink the last of a dal from and refilled at the table rather than being carried back out to the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Sheet brass through the wall and the base, and 500 g across six bowls is a number you can settle on a kitchen scale rather than take from a listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two bowls match exactly, inside a set or between sets. The relief is struck by hand, so the border sits closer to the foot on some bowls than others and the polish reads warmer on some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining, plain brass. Serve out of them and wash them when the meal ends rather than leaving food to stand, and they will not stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. Curd through a meal is fine, curd left in the bowl on the counter is not, because sour food sitting on bare brass marks it and picks up a taste from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts leave brass grey and blotchy, and detergent dries white in the recesses of the relief. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry each bowl before it is stacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo to three per person at a full meal, one for dal, one for sabzi and a third for curd. Six is a place setting for two, or for three if only two wet dishes go on the table.\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":52940520259906,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-KAT-018","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165427_jpg.jpg?v=1776520230"},{"product_id":"brass-coffee-filter-and-cups-set","title":"Brass Filter Coffee Set, 5 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass filter coffee set with two tumblers and two dabara, banded with wavy lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin with banded pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Three bands of running wave over dotted rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One filter, two tumblers, two dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass filter with press rod and lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree bands of pattern run across the filter, each one a row of dots above a running wave, worked into brass that has been left satin rather than buffed bright. A slim press rod stands proud of the lid, the plunger that packs the grounds down. The two cups are tumblers rather than handled mugs, and each one sits in its own dabara, the wide brass bowl the coffee gets poured into to cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA filter coffee set is the two-chamber brass drip pot with the wide-lipped bowl and tumbler pair that goes with it, the coffee brewed drop by drop in the pot and then poured between bowl and tumbler to cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, not plated. A plated set shows base metal at the worked edge of the dabara rim where the sheet is drawn thinnest, and there is none of that here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current image is a marketing poster rather than a studio frame, so treat it as a guide to the contents and not to the colour. The brass is satin, and it will warm and darken from the day the set is unwrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining anywhere in the set. Coffee will darken the inside of the filter over the first few weeks. That is the brass doing what brass does, and lemon and salt takes it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is built for coffee. Sour contents sit badly against bare brass, and the filter has narrow seams between the chambers that residue would settle into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts flatten the satin finish and dull the banded pattern, and the pierced plate needs a soft brush rather than a jet. Dry every part before the set is stacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set serves two. Two tumblers and two dabara come with one filter, so a household of four either brews twice in a morning or takes a second set.\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":52940798951746,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-COF-007","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-filter-coffee-set-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"brass-jug-glass-set-hamper","title":"Brass Jug and Glass Hamper, 3 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass hamper of one lidded jug and two footed glasses, all three banded with relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,200 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 3 pieces, one jug and two glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass jug with a domed lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass glasses on stepped feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jug carries a band of raised foliage right round the belly, and the same band, narrower, runs on the foot and on the two glass waists, which is what makes the three read as one set. The handle is a heavy cast scroll with a flower worked on the thumb rest, joined at the neck and again at the base. The lid is domed with a small bud on top and sits under a wide flared pouring lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hamper is a set of finished pieces chosen to go together and sold as one gift, so what arrives is a matched group rather than a single object that then needs something to stand beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The three pieces come to 1,200 g together, most of it in the jug and its cast handle, and a plated set of the same size would weigh a good deal less. Weigh them yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, not identical. The relief bands are pressed and cleaned by hand, so the foliage sits at a slightly different height on each glass and the polish takes light its own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly is in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree pieces, and only three. One jug with a domed lid and two glasses on stepped feet, all in the same brass with the same relief band. There is no tray and there are no spare glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come gift wrapped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe packaging for the hamper is still being settled with the maker, so nothing is stated here until it is. Ask before ordering if the wrapping matters for the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you send it directly to the recipient?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect despatch to a third address is not something we have confirmed we do. Until it is, treat the order as coming to you first rather than to the person receiving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne glass per person at a meal, so the set covers two. A jug of this size sits better on a bedside table or a side table for guests than on a full dining table, where four to six glasses is the usual count.\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":52944784720194,"sku":"PP-BR-GFT-JUG-206","price":4399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-04-20at15.11.16.jpg?v=1776678173"},{"product_id":"copper-supari-box-with-brass-lid-and-tray","title":"Copper and Brass Supari Box, 4 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper supari box set with a basket weave punched into the copper and the brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper boxes and brass lids on a brass tray, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Basket weave punched over the tray, the boxes and the lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Plain copper, unlined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two boxes, one tray, one spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 copper supari boxes with brass lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 rectangular brass tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flat brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weave is not a print. It is punched into the sheet in short interlocking bars, and where two runs of the punch meet on the floor of the tray the bars step out of line by a hair. Both boxes are copper with a plain polished band at the rim, and their brass lids drop over the outside rather than sitting down inside. The flat brass spoon that comes with them is a plain strip with a chamfered end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supari box is the small lidded box that comes out after a meal, holding supari, saunf and elaichi so each mukhwas stays separate until the box is passed down the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The boxes are copper through the wall and the lids and tray are brass, which is why the two metals hold different colours in the photograph instead of matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The weave is punched in by hand and the two metals age at different rates, so the copper will warm and darken before the brass does and no two sets are marked in quite the same places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Both boxes are plain copper inside with no lining, which is how a supari box is normally made. Keep dry supari, saunf and elaichi in them and nothing wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Copper and anything sour react with each other, and the boxes are shallow and unlined. Dry mukhwas only, and wipe the inside out before each refill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Copper goes dull and blotchy in a dishwasher and the punched weave traps detergent in its grooves. Lemon and salt, a rinse, then dry it straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set covers a table of four to six, with saunf in one box and supari or elaichi in the other. A second set only earns its place if you serve in two rooms.\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":52945167810882,"sku":"PP-CB-DIN-SUP-005","price":5099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_171549_jpg.jpg?v=1776506605"},{"product_id":"copper-supari-box-with-brass-lid-set-of-2","title":"Copper and Brass Supari Box, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of hammered copper supari boxes under domed brass lids with ball knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper bodies with brass lids and collars, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed brass, faceted, with a ball knob on a short stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Plain copper, unlined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two boxes with two lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 hammered copper supari boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 domed brass lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metals, and the join between them is a plain brass collar that rings the neck of each box. Below it the copper is hammered in short flat facets that run in rows and break for one smooth polished band at the widest point of the belly. Above it the brass lid is faceted the same way and finished with a ball knob on a short stem. Each box stands on a small turned foot, so the belly clears the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supari box is the small lidded pot that comes out at the end of a meal, holding supari, saunf or elaichi so the mukhwas is passed round the table in its own container rather than on a saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The bodies are copper through the wall and the lids and collars are brass, which is why the two metals hold clearly different colours in the photograph instead of matching each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The facets are struck by hand and the two metals age at different rates, so the copper will warm and darken before the brass does and no pair is marked alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Both boxes are plain copper inside with nothing over the metal, which is how a supari box is normally made. Keep dry supari, saunf and elaichi in them and nothing wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Copper and anything sour work on each other, and the boxes are unlined. Dry mukhwas only, and wipe the inside out before each refill so nothing damp is left sitting in a corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Copper goes dull and blotchy in a dishwasher and the hammered facets trap detergent in their hollows. Lemon and salt, a rinse, then dry it straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pair covers a table of four to six, with saunf in one box and supari or elaichi in the other. A second pair only earns its place if you serve mukhwas in two rooms.\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":52945183310146,"sku":"PP-CB-DIN-SUP-017","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_171012_jpg.jpg?v=1776506605"},{"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":"brass-masala-dabba","title":"Brass Masala Dabba with Seven Bowls","description":"\u003cp\u003eA round brass masala dabba holding seven loose cups and a worked brass spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin body, patterned lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowls: Seven loose inner cups, straight sided and deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One slim brass spoon with a filigree handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 round brass masala dabba with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 loose inner cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven cups sit in the base with their walls touching, and each one lifts straight out. They are plain brushed brass inside and deep rather than shallow, so a spoon of dhania goes in without heaping over the rim. The lid is the only worked surface, floral scroll running over the whole face out to a plain border, and it comes up on a small mushroom knob turned on a stem. The spoon has a filigree handle and lies flat inside with the lid on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masala dabba is the one container a cook opens instead of a shelf of jars, its inner cups sitting free in a lidded body so haldi, jeera and mirch stay apart but travel to the stove together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The base, the seven cups, the lid and the spoon are all brass, and 1,100 g spread across ten separate parts is more than a plated shell of the same width could weigh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The lid pattern is worked piece by piece and the brushed body takes light differently on every box, so the scroll will not fall in the same place twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining. The seven bowls are plain brass and dry spices sit in them without trouble. The habit to avoid is spooning in a wet masala paste and closing the lid on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Dry masalas only. Wet or sour contents will stain the cups and take on a metallic edge, and the deep straight walls make a stain harder to scrub out than a shallow bowl would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back beside the stove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the cups lift out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll seven come straight out. They sit loose in the base rather than being fixed to it, so the box washes in parts and a cup can be swapped between haldi and jeera without emptying the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945235280194,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-MSL-022","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185002_jpg.jpg?v=1776506605"},{"product_id":"brass-supari-box","title":"Brass Supari Box with Seven Inner Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass supari box with seven loose inner cups and a spoon under a cut lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, engraved lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowls: Seven loose inner cups, straight sided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One slim brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass supari box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 engraved brass lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 loose inner cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven cups sit loose in the base with their rims almost touching, and the slim spoon lies across three of them. The lid carries all of the pattern work, a floral band cut in rings from the knob out to the plain edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supari box is the round compartmented box passed after a meal, each cup holding one mukhwas so supari, saunf and elaichi stay separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The base, the seven cups and the lid are all brass sheet, and the wall holds its round with the box empty. The weight on the listing is wrong and is being rechecked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current image was taken on a shop counter with stock behind it, so treat it as a guide to the form and not to the colour. The lid pattern also shifts a little from box to box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining. The cups are bare brass. Dry supari, saunf and elaichi sit in them without reacting. Anything sticky or damp will mark the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Dry mouth fresheners only. Anything wet or sour will stain the cups, and the cups are deep enough that scrubbing a mark out of the floor is awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Lift the seven cups out and wash them by hand with the base, the lid and the spoon, then dry everything before the cups go back. Water trapped under a cup will mark the floor of the box.\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":52945236492610,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-SUP-038","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-supari-box-with-seven-inner-cups-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"brass-hand-painted-table-top-plate","title":"Hand Painted Brass Tray with Elephant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA shaped brass tray painted with an elephant on a coral ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand painted, gold left bare at the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: An elephant in a gold blanket, teal corner panels with a lotus in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Flat underside, no foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 hand painted brass tray\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outline is not round. Four lobes swing out and two points pull the ends into a leaf shape, and the edge is filed into fine radial teeth left in bare gold. The elephant stands in the middle under a pink and gold blanket, and the corner panels are teal with a lotus set in each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative tray is made to be shown rather than carried, shaped and finished on the face that faces up, and it takes keys, small change or a few wrapped sweets on a console or a side table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. For marks, a barely damp cloth and nothing else. Dry it straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colour is a surface layer over the metal. Lemon, salt, tamarind and brass polish all lift it — the same things that bring bare brass back to a shine will take the pattern off this piece. Keep them away from the painted areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny bare brass on the foot, rim or underside can be cleaned the normal way with lemon and salt. Work around the colour, not over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak it, do not scrub it, and keep steel wool and scouring pads away from it entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it out of long direct sunlight. Applied colour fades where bare brass would only darken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid sheet metal under the colour. The underside is left bare, so turn it over and you are looking at the same metal the paint is sitting on rather than at a coated base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elephant and the panels will be the same. The coral ground is brushed on and pools differently on every tray, so some come out deeper at the centre and lighter towards the points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured it, so the page carries no width or height. That is deliberate. An estimate a couple of centimetres out is worse than an honest gap, particularly for a piece going onto a shelf that is already full. The weight above is measured. Ask and we will put a tape to this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painted face will not. The bare underside will darken like any unlacquered brass, and it will mark a light surface once it does, so keep a felt pad or a cloth under it on wood.\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":52945242620226,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-TRA-139","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184331_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-roti-box-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Roti Box with Domed Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass roti box with a domed lid, a ball knob and a plain top band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, drops over the base, turned ball knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Struck in rows of small flat facets rather than scattered dimples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass roti box with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering here is not the usual scatter of dimples. The marks are struck in tight horizontal rows of small flat facets that circle the body and climb the dome of the lid, and the rows go out of step where one course of blows overtakes the next. A plain turned band sits at the top of the base and the lid drops over it. The knob is a small ball on a short collared stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roti box is the round lidded container rotis go into straight off the tawa, deep enough to take a full stack and closed all the way round so the steam that keeps them soft stays inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 800 g in a box this size is sheet brass with weight in it, and a plated tin of the same shape would flex under a thumb pressed against the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the pattern of the marks, the width of the plain bands and the depth of the polish all shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is bare brass inside. Rotis go in hot and come out the same evening, which is what the box is built for. A stack left in overnight sweats, and it is the damp that marks brass rather than the bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is built for dry stacked rotis. Curd and pickle sitting against bare brass will stain the inside and pick up a metallic taste from it within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many rotis does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on how wide you roll them, and we have not measured the lid, so there is no diameter on the page. It is deep enough for a full stack rather than for two or three, which is what the domed lid buys you.\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":52945243570498,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-ROT-006","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184829_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-hand-hammered-masala-dabba","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Masala Dabba with Flat Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass masala dabba with seven loose bowls, a flat spoon and a plain lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered body, mirror polished lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowls: Seven loose inner bowls, shallow and round bottomed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One flat brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass masala dabba with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 loose inner bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flat brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid carries no knob at all. It is a mirror-polished disc with a shallow raised circle turned into the centre and a stepped edge, and you lift it by hooking a thumb under that step. Inside, seven shallow bowls sit loose in the base with their rims almost touching, so they come out one at a time to be filled. The flat brass spoon is wide enough to level a teaspoon of haldi without spilling it into the next bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masala dabba is the round spice tin that lives beside the stove, holding the day's masalas in loose inner bowls under one lid so a cook reaches for a single container instead of seven jars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The base, the seven bowls and the lid are all brass sheet, and 1,400 g across that many parts is what tells you nothing here is a thin plated shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the pattern of the marks, the width of the plain bands and the depth of the polish all shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The base and all seven bowls are bare brass, which is how a masala dabba is normally made. Haldi, jeera and rai sit against brass without reacting. Damp is the problem, not the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Keep it to dry masalas. Anything wet or sour will sit against bare brass, take on a metallic edge and leave a stain in the bowl that scrubbing will not lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the inner bowls come out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll seven lift straight out. They sit loose in the base rather than being fixed to it, so the box washes in parts and a bowl can be swapped between haldi and jeera without emptying the rest of them.\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":52945258676546,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-MSL-003","price":5099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184733_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-hand-hammered-masala-dabba-1","title":"Brass Masala Dabba with Domed Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass masala dabba with seven deep cups under a satin lid and ball knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, matte satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowls: Seven deep straight-sided inner cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One slim brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass masala dabba with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 deep inner cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 slim brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole outside is left satin. Hammer marks run in close rows over the lid and down the body and nothing has been buffed back to a mirror, so the brass reads matte gold rather than bright. The lid lifts to a shallow dome with a small turned ball on a collared stem at its centre. The seven inner cups are straight-sided and deep, closer to small tumblers than to bowls, and they stand almost as tall as the wall of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masala dabba is the lidded round tin a cook keeps within arm's reach of the flame, with a separate inner bowl for each spice so nothing has to be measured out of a bag in the middle of a tempering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Sheet brass right through the base, the cups and the lid, and 1,400 g spread over ten separate parts is more than a plated shell of the same size could weigh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the pattern of the marks, the width of the plain bands and the depth of the polish all shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, there is no lining. Dry masalas do not need one. The deep cups are harder to dry out than shallow bowls, so let them air fully before they go back in the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Dry masalas only. Wet or sour contents will stain the cups and take on a metallic edge, and the deep walls make them harder to scrub out than a shallow bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep whole spices in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and the depth is the reason to. The cups are straight-sided and tall, so a cinnamon stick or a spoonful of whole jeera drops in upright instead of lying across the rim of a shallow bowl.\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":52945278337346,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-MSL-004","price":5199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184541_jpg.jpg?v=1776506603"},{"product_id":"brass-roti-box-engraved","title":"Brass Roti Box with Engraved Floral Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass roti box with a floral pattern engraved over the whole of the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, engraved lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Drops over the base, plain turned band at the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Scrolling leaf work in rings out from a central rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass roti box with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving covers the lid edge to edge and stops dead at the plain turned band on its rim. A small rosette sits at the centre, with ring after ring of scrolling leaf work opening out from it and a wider border carried right to the lip. Nothing is cut into the base at all. That wall is turned plain, holds fine horizontal lathe lines, swells at the waist and draws back in to the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roti box is the shallow lidded tin that carries the day's rotis from the kitchen to the table, sized by the width of a rolled roti rather than by volume, and closed so the stack does not dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A plated box of the same width would come in well under 800 g, so a kitchen scale answers the question on the day it arrives without anyone having to take our word for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The lid is cut by hand and the satin on the base is worked on a wheel, so the weight of the pattern and the depth of the finish shift a little from one box to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining, plain brass inside. Most households line it with a clean cloth anyway, which keeps the rotis off the metal and holds the steam in at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Keep it to dry stacked rotis. Anything sour left standing against bare brass picks up a metallic edge within a few hours and leaves a mark on the wall that scrubbing will not lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the satin off brass and leave it grey and blotchy, and detergent settles into the cut lines of the pattern. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving wear off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The lines are cut into the metal rather than printed on it, so they outlast the polish. What will change is the colour in them, because the recesses darken faster than the flat of the lid does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945280237890,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-ROT-012","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185110_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-shakuntala-pot","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Shakuntala Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass pot with two pivoting strap handles and a lid that sits flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Tin lined (kalai) inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Drops inside the collar and sits level with the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two handles are flat brass straps bent into a tall narrow loop and pinned through eyes at the collar, so each one swings down against the side when the pot is set on a table. The lid does not cap the rim. It drops inside the collar and finishes level with it, so nothing stands proud of the top. Hammering covers the belly and stops at the shoulder, where the metal is turned smooth and shows fine lathe lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shakuntala pot is a handi in a named traditional profile, drawn in at the shoulder and carried by two strap handles, used for slow cooking on the stove and then set straight on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use — and what kalai is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver lining inside is kalai — a thin coat of tin, applied by hand over heat by a tinsmith called a kalaiwala. Brass reacts with sour food; the kalai is the barrier between the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalai is not permanent. With regular cooking it wears through in roughly 12 to 15 months — sooner on a high flame, later on a vessel used only for storage or ghee. When brass starts showing through the silver, it is time to have it redone. The vessel itself will outlast you; the coating is a service item, like re-soling a shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook on a low to medium flame. High heat is what strips kalai fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wooden or silicone tools. Steel spatulas scratch tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with mild soap and a soft sponge, and dry immediately. Never scour the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the outside brass with lemon and salt or tamarind. Keep abrasives off the tinned inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. At 1,100 g for a pot this size the weight is doing the arguing, and a plated shell would ring thin and light in the hand the moment you picked it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the pattern of the marks, the width of the plain bands and the depth of the polish all shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the inside is tin lined. Kalai is a thin layer of tin wiped over the hot brass, and it is the reason a cooked dish can stand in this pot. Wash it with a soft sponge. A steel scourer strips the coat quicker than anything else in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the length of a meal, yes, and the tin lining is there for exactly that. Overnight is another matter. Sour food left standing wears at the coat, so pour the dish out and wash the pot before it goes back in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the handles fold down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each strap is pinned through an eye at the collar rather than fixed solid, so both handles swing down flat against the belly and the pot goes under a shelf without catching on anything.\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":52945286201666,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-HAN-002","price":5199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184902_jpg.jpg?v=1776506603"},{"product_id":"brass-coffee-filter-cup-set","title":"Brass Filter Coffee Set with Dabara, 5 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass filter coffee set with two plain cups, two dabara and chevron banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 600 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin with banded pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Chevron rows over dotted lines on the filter and both dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One filter, two cups, two dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass coffee filter with lid and press rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is not on everything. Bands of chevrons over dotted lines circle the filter and run round the outside of both dabara, while the two cups are left plain inside and out. The filter itself reads as two stacked drums with a joint line at the waist, and a slim press rod stands up through the lid to pack the grounds down. Every rim on the set is turned over and thickened, so nothing on it is a raw cut edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter coffee is brewed in a two-chamber pot that drips overnight, then poured back and forth between a wide-rimmed dabara and a cup until the decoction and milk are cool enough to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Five pieces come to 600 g, and the pattern is worked into the metal rather than printed on a coating, which would break up at the turned rim of a dabara long before the brass did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The banding is worked by hand, so the point where one band closes on itself lands in a different place on every filter, and the satin finish takes light differently piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Bare brass in the filter and in the tumblers. Coffee left standing stains the inside a deeper gold; rinse and dry each part after use and the colour stays even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is built for coffee. Sour contents sit badly against bare brass, and the filter has a seam at the waist between the two chambers that residue would settle into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts flatten the satin finish and dull the banding, and the pierced plate inside wants a soft brush rather than a jet. Dry every part before the set is stacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set serves two. Two cups and two dabara come with a single filter, so a household of four either brews twice in a morning or keeps a second filter beside the first.\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":52945688461634,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-COF-012","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162631_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-panvatta-set-of-2","title":"Brass Panvatta with Pierced Rim, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of footed brass panvatta with pierced rims and engraved floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, engraved, pierced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Trumpet pedestal foot under each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One large plate, one small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 large brass panvatta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small brass panvatta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two stand one inside the other, the small plate on its own foot in the middle of the large one, so the pair reads as one two-tier stand or comes apart into two. Teardrop holes are pierced just inside the petal-cut edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA panvatta is the footed metal plate a paan is offered from, holding the betel leaf, supari and lime clear of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and thin. 200 g across two footed plates is a light gauge of sheet, which is what lets the rim be cut and pierced at all. Handle it as sheet metal, not as a casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The petals at the edge are cut by hand, so their width wanders slightly, and the pierced holes do not fall at exactly the same spacing on every plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are serving plates, not storage. Slaked lime, a wet leaf or a squeeze of lemon will all mark bare brass if they are left sitting, so wipe both plates out once the paan has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The pierced teardrops and the engraved floor hold detergent and dry white, and the thin pedestal foot bends if a rack shifts. Wash both plates by hand and dry them with a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pair covers a table. The large plate carries the leaves and the small one takes supari and elaichi, so a second pair only earns its place if paan goes out in two rooms.\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":52948103627074,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-PAN-041","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260131_144951_jpg.jpg?v=1776689364"},{"product_id":"peacock-platter-brass-antique","title":"Antique Brass Peacock Leaf Tray, 1.6 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass tray in the shape of a single leaf, with a peacock standing at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Leaf with cut veins, peacock with a fanned tail spread outside the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeet: Short cast feet under the leaf edge and under the tail tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 cast brass peacock leaf tray\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish is a single leaf, with one long point at the far end, a raised midrib down the middle and veins cut out to a wavy edge. The peacock is cast at the other end, neck up and crest showing, and its fanned tail does not lie inside the tray at all. It spreads outside the rim over the near corner, and the feather tips drop to the table, so the whole piece stands on short cast feet rather than flat on its underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative tray is the shallow open dish kept out on a table for keys, incense or a few sweets, made to be looked at when it is empty as much as when it is full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, cast as one piece at 1,600 g. Lift it by the peacock's neck and the whole tray comes with it without flexing, which a pressed and plated dish would not do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast pieces vary. The leaf and the bird will be the same, but the antique finish sits differently in the veins on every tray, so yours may read warmer or greyer than the one shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo dimensions yet, because none have been taken. The weight is the measured figure we can stand behind, and on a cast or raised piece it is a fair guide to bulk. If size is the thing that decides it, write to us and we will measure it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bright edges will darken. The dark in the veins and the tail is the antique finish and is meant to stay, so keep lemon, salt and tamarind away from it or the pattern goes flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I serve food on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry food only, and on a leaf or a paper. There is no tin lining here, and anything oily or sour pulls at both the bare metal and the finish in the recesses. Keys, incense and dry sweets are the honest uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it sit flat on a table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt stands on short cast feet, not on the underside of the leaf, so there is a small gap beneath the dish. On a hard table it can rock a little if one foot is proud, and on cloth it settles.\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":52948154286402,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-TRA-115","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260130_151858_jpg.jpg?v=1776689363"},{"product_id":"copper-mug-set-of-2","title":"Copper Barrel Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of barrel-shaped copper tumblers, hammered across the lower third only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered on the lower third, brushed above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Raised collar just under the lip, no handle fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 barrel copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 barrel copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body swells below the rim and draws back in at the base, and the hammer work is kept to the lower third, stopping where the curve turns under. Above the hammering the metal is brushed smooth. A raised collar runs just under the lip, thick enough to feel against the mouth, and neither one carries a handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA barrel tumbler swells at the waist and draws in again at the rim and the foot, so the cup sits in the palm rather than being held between the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The pair weighs 250 g, and the hammered band at the foot pushes the metal in far enough that the marks can be felt from the inside with a fingertip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe barrel form and the collar under the lip are the same every time. Where the hammered band stops varies by a few millimetres, because the line is struck by eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air. On this form the brushed upper half shows it first and most evenly, while the hammered band below goes patchy. Lemon and salt take both back to pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sits in copper without harming the metal and Indian households have kept it that way for generations. Empty and dry the cup in the morning before the next fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. Two is the usual bedside or coffee-table pair, and a household that entertains generally wants four so nobody is handed a different cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948226834754,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-190","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193210_jpg.jpg?v=1776689360"},{"product_id":"brass-royal-glass-set-of-2","title":"Brass Footed Glass, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo footed brass glasses with a raised band of figures between beaded ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polished, two raised bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two footed glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass footed glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass footed glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo bands of relief do the decorating. One rings the waist of the cup, a row of small figures held between beaded ropes above and below, and the second repeats on the collar of the foot. Everything else is polished to a mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA footed glass is a drinking glass raised on a stem and base, taller in the hand than a plain tumbler and steadier on a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 350 g for a pair of footed glasses is light, but the relief bands stand proud of the wall and show brass in the cut, which a plated shell would not do at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The relief band is finished by hand, so the figures are crisper on some glasses than on others and the mirror takes differently over the raised work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep nimbu pani or curd in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater and milk sit in it without trouble. Lemon water or chaas left standing in bare brass will dull the inside and take on a metallic edge, so rinse the glass out once it is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The relief band at the waist and the one on the foot collar are full of undercuts that hold detergent and dry chalky. Hand wash, then dry into the raised work with a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person. The pair is a place setting for two rather than a serving set, and a table that seats six needs three sets to match all the way down.\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":52948228145474,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-GLA-044","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_194047_jpg.jpg?v=1776689360"},{"product_id":"brass-kadhai-with-lid","title":"Brass Kadhai with Arched Lid Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA polished brass kadhai with two cast ear handles and a flat lid under an arched grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Tin lined (kalai) inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Two cast ear handles, and an arched grip on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass kadhai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing on this pan is hammered. The wall is spun and polished to a mirror without a single facet on it, which is the whole difference between a spun pan and a raised one. The lid is a flat disc with a rolled outer lip, and the grip on top is a cast arch that lands on two small curled scroll feet. Both side handles are cast the same way and turn up and out from the rim, well clear of the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kadhai is the deep round-bottomed Indian frying pan, curved so oil pools in the middle and a small quantity is enough to fry in, and fitted with two handles at the rim instead of one long shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use — and what kalai is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver lining inside is kalai — a thin coat of tin, applied by hand over heat by a tinsmith called a kalaiwala. Brass reacts with sour food; the kalai is the barrier between the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalai is not permanent. With regular cooking it wears through in roughly 12 to 15 months — sooner on a high flame, later on a vessel used only for storage or ghee. When brass starts showing through the silver, it is time to have it redone. The vessel itself will outlast you; the coating is a service item, like re-soling a shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook on a low to medium flame. High heat is what strips kalai fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wooden or silicone tools. Steel spatulas scratch tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with mild soap and a soft sponge, and dry immediately. Never scour the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the outside brass with lemon and salt or tamarind. Keep abrasives off the tinned inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The handles are cast brass and the body is spun from sheet, and at 1,200 g with the lid there is more metal here than a plated pan of the same width would carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The pan is spun and polished by hand, so the depth of the mirror shifts from one to the next, and the brass will start to darken from the day it is unwrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the bowl of the pan is tin lined. Keep the flame moderate. Tin melts a long way below brass, so an empty pan left sitting on a high flame is the one thing that will take the lining off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook in it, yes. The lining takes a tamarind or tomato gravy on the flame without trouble. Leaving that gravy in the pan to cool and sit is what shortens the life of the tin, so move it into steel or glass once you are finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the handles get hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They are cast brass joined straight to the body, so they take up the heat of the pan within a minute of it going on the flame. Keep a cloth beside the stove.\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":52948230308162,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-KAD-008","price":4399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_194120_jpg.jpg?v=1776689359"},{"product_id":"brass-cookie-jar","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Cookie Jar with Domed Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass cookie jar with a mirror domed lid on a small turned knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered body, mirror polished lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, drops over a plain collar, small turned knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass cookie jar with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimples cover the body from the foot to the collar in close overlapping rows and stop dead at a plain turned band where the lid sits down. The lid itself is left mirror smooth, so the two surfaces read as different metals in the same light. The knob is a small turned button on a waisted stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cookie jar is the tall lidded container biscuits, namkeen and dry snacks are tipped into and kept on a counter, deep rather than wide so it takes a full packet without being split between two tins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The dimples are struck into the sheet and show as bumps on the inside wall, which no plated skin would do, though at 350 g this is light gauge brass rather than a heavy cast jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The dimples are struck by hand, so their rows drift out of step in different places on every jar, and the mirror on the lid is polished a little deeper on some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining, bare brass inside. Biscuits and dry snacks keep well in it. Anything oily leaves a film on the wall that wants washing off rather than wiping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Dry biscuits and namkeen only. The lid drops over a collar with no gasket in it, so nothing wet is held in properly, and sour food standing against bare brass marks the wall and takes a metallic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hand wash with a mild liquid and a soft sponge, and dry it fully before the lid goes back on. Machine heat and detergent dull the mirror on the lid faster than anything else will.\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":52948234043714,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-COO-023","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185542_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"brass-parat-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Parat with Flared Wall","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass parat with a flat floor and a shallow wall that flares out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Broad planished facets over both faces, not scattered dimples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Turned back on itself into a thin lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass parat\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering is planished rather than dimpled. Broad flat facets overlap right over the floor and up the wall, and the same facets carry on down the outside, so the dish catches light in wide planes instead of in points. The floor is flat and meets the wall in a clean ring rather than a curve, which is what stops dough being pushed into a corner it cannot come out of. The rim is turned back on itself into a thin lip and polished smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA parat is the wide shallow dish atta is kneaded in, flat across the floor so a fist can work the dough and walled just high enough to keep flour and water inside while it comes together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The facets are struck into the sheet and carry through to the outside of the dish, which a plated skin could not survive, and 500 g of metal is the number you can put on a scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The facets are struck by hand, so their size and overlap shift from one dish to the next and the floor takes light differently on every one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Bare brass, which suits what a parat is for - kneading and dry mixing. Wet dough left sitting in it overnight will leave a mark behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Keep it to flour, water and dough. Curd or a lemon-cut batter left standing in bare brass takes on a metallic edge and marks the floor of the dish where it pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts flatten the polish and leave brass grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge to get the flour out of the wall angle, then dry it before it is stacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I knead atta straight in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is what the flat floor is for. The wall flares out at a shallow angle, so a heel of the hand can push dough up the side and bring it back down without it climbing over the lip.\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":52948235714882,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-PAR-016","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_190605_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"brass-lagan-handi-pot","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Lagan Handi with Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass lagan handi with two thick ring handles and a domed knobbed lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Tin lined (kalai) inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Two thick ring handles hung from lugs at the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass lagan handi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 domed brass lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two handles are proper rings, thick enough to take a full pot and hung from lugs that sit right at the rim rather than down on the shoulder, so they stand clear of the hot wall. Hammering covers the belly in close overlapping ovals and carries up over the dome of the lid, which is finished with a small ball knob on a collared stem. A pale band runs round the rim collar and reads silver against the gold of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lagan is the wide, shallow-walled handi that dum cooking asks for, spreading the food in a thin layer under a sealed lid so it takes heat from the sides as much as from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use — and what kalai is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver lining inside is kalai — a thin coat of tin, applied by hand over heat by a tinsmith called a kalaiwala. Brass reacts with sour food; the kalai is the barrier between the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalai is not permanent. With regular cooking it wears through in roughly 12 to 15 months — sooner on a high flame, later on a vessel used only for storage or ghee. When brass starts showing through the silver, it is time to have it redone. The vessel itself will outlast you; the coating is a service item, like re-soling a shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook on a low to medium flame. High heat is what strips kalai fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wooden or silicone tools. Steel spatulas scratch tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with mild soap and a soft sponge, and dry immediately. Never scour the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the outside brass with lemon and salt or tamarind. Keep abrasives off the tinned inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 1,100 g in a pot this wide is sheet brass with weight behind the hammer, and the two ring handles are cast bar rather than tube, which is the part a plated copy always gets wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the pattern of the marks and the width of the plain bands shift a little from one pot to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The inside is tin lined, and the pale band at the rim collar is that tin carried over the edge. Kalai is soft, so keep a steel scourer away from it and expect to have it redone after a few years of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot standing. A lagan is shallow and wide, so a sour gravy sits against a lot of metal at once. Serve out of it and empty it rather than leaving anything acidic in it overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the rim a different colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat pale band is the tin lining showing where it wraps over the rim and onto the underside of the lid edge. Gold on the outside, grey on the inside, and the seam between the two sits on the edge itself.\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":52948238500162,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-LAG-016","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185409_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"brass-dabba","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Storage Dabba, 550 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass dabba with a knobless domed lid that drops over a turned collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 550 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Knobless dome, drops over a turned ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass storage dabba with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid carries no knob. It is a smooth dome that drops over a double turned ring at the neck, so it is lifted by the edge with a thumb and finger. Hammering runs in rows over the body and stops where the wall turns in at the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA storage dabba is the lidded brass canister that keeps dry kitchen staples out of the air, tall enough to stand a scoop in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. At 550 g the wall has body in it, and a plated shell of the same height would flex under a thumb pressed into the side. Put it on a kitchen scale the day it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the size and spacing of the marks and the depth of the polish shift a little from one dabba to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is unlined. Dry contents only. The moment something damp goes in and stays, brass marks, and that mark is difficult to lift afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Keep it to dry things. Anything sour left standing against bare brass takes on a metallic edge and leaves a mark inside that scrubbing will not lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hand wash with a mild liquid and a soft sponge, then dry it fully, lid and body apart. Water left standing in the hammered dimples is what leaves the spotting people mistake for pitting.\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":52948240990530,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-DAB-035","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185633_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"brass-patila-tope","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Patila, 400 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass patila with a wide flat flange rim and a matte grey interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Tin lined (kalai) inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Wide flat flange running out from the mouth, matte grey on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass patila\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flange runs out flat from the mouth by about a finger's width, all the way round, and the matte grey of the inside carries up over it, so the rim reads dull from above while the wall below is bright gold. Hammering covers that wall in rows of broad flat facets that flatten out as they reach the base. There is no handle, no lid and no pouring lip, so the pot comes off the flame in a cloth held at that flange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA patila is the deep straight-sided pot milk is set to boil in, lidless and handleless, with a flange at the mouth wide enough to be gripped through a cloth when the pot has to come off the flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use — and what kalai is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver lining inside is kalai — a thin coat of tin, applied by hand over heat by a tinsmith called a kalaiwala. Brass reacts with sour food; the kalai is the barrier between the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalai is not permanent. With regular cooking it wears through in roughly 12 to 15 months — sooner on a high flame, later on a vessel used only for storage or ghee. When brass starts showing through the silver, it is time to have it redone. The vessel itself will outlast you; the coating is a service item, like re-soling a shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook on a low to medium flame. High heat is what strips kalai fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wooden or silicone tools. Steel spatulas scratch tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with mild soap and a soft sponge, and dry immediately. Never scour the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the outside brass with lemon and salt or tamarind. Keep abrasives off the tinned inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The facets are struck into the sheet and show on both faces of the wall, which a plating would not survive, and 400 g is a figure your own scale can settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The facets are struck by hand and the grey inside is wiped on by hand, so the rows of marks and the clouding of the surface differ from one pot to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The inside is tin lined, which is what makes the patila a cooking pot rather than a serving one. Keep steel wool away from it and do not heat it empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoil milk or dal in it and pour it out. The tin lining copes with sour food while it is cooking; it is the standing that wears the coat. Nothing should sit in the patila overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher heat and salts pull the shine off brass and take tin off faster still. Warm water, a soft sponge, no steel scrubber, and dry the flange before it goes on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a lid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The pot ships on its own, with no lid, no handle and no spout. A plate laid over the flange works the way it always has in an Indian kitchen if you need to hold the heat in.\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":52948245053762,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-PAT-021","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_190045_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"brass-kadhai-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Kadhai, 1.3 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass kadhai with two slim upright loop handles and a matte outer wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Tin lined (kalai) inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Two slim cast loop handles, riveted twice each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass kadhai\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammer work here is flatter than a dimpled finish. Broad shallow facets overlap across the outer wall and catch light in wide planes rather than in points, and the brass has been left matte where the polishing wheel never went. Inside, the surface turns pale grey and carries fine planishing rings. Each handle is a slim upright loop, taller and further off the wall than a heavy ring, with two rivets showing on the inner face of the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kadhai is the deep round-bottomed pan used for deep frying and for slow bhuna work, curved so the heat gathers at the base and a ladle can sweep the whole floor in a single pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use — and what kalai is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver lining inside is kalai — a thin coat of tin, applied by hand over heat by a tinsmith called a kalaiwala. Brass reacts with sour food; the kalai is the barrier between the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalai is not permanent. With regular cooking it wears through in roughly 12 to 15 months — sooner on a high flame, later on a vessel used only for storage or ghee. When brass starts showing through the silver, it is time to have it redone. The vessel itself will outlast you; the coating is a service item, like re-soling a shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook on a low to medium flame. High heat is what strips kalai fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wooden or silicone tools. Steel spatulas scratch tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with mild soap and a soft sponge, and dry immediately. Never scour the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the outside brass with lemon and salt or tamarind. Keep abrasives off the tinned inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 1,300 g in a pan this wide is sheet brass with weight behind the hammer, and the facets are struck into the metal rather than pressed into a coating over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the pattern of the marks, the width of the plain bands and the depth of the polish all shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, tin lined inside. The lid is not, because nothing cooks against it. The lining dulls from bright to a soft grey with use, which is what it is meant to do, and after a few years of regular cooking it wants redoing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot standing. A sour gravy is fine while it cooks, but curd or pickle left in the pan overnight will work at the surface and take on a metallic edge from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the outside not shiny?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has not been buffed. The wheel that puts a mirror on brass also rounds off the hammer facets, so this one is left matte and the marks stay sharp. It will darken from here and comes back with lemon and salt.\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":52948291944770,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-KAD-011","price":3899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185813_jpg.jpg?v=1776689352"},{"product_id":"brass-roti-box","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Roti Box with Mirror Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass roti box with a mirror polished domed lid and no knob on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered body, mirror polished lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed and knobless, drops over a plain turned collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Struck in close rows of small dimples over the body only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass roti box with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody and lid are finished two different ways. The wall is struck all over in close rows of small dimples, while the lid has been buffed to a mirror and reflects the room back. There is no knob and no top. The dome steps up to a flat top and is lifted by the overhang at its edge, which drops over a plain turned collar at the mouth. The box is about as deep as it is wide, so a stack stands rather than lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roti box is the deep round container rotis are stacked into straight off the tawa, closed all the way so the steam they give off stays with them and the stack at the bottom is still soft at the end of a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 600 g across a box and a lid of this depth is sheet brass with weight in it, and the dimples are struck into the metal rather than rolled into a skin over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The dimples are struck by hand, so their rows go out of step in different places on every box, and the mirror on the lid is polished to a slightly different depth each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the inside is bare brass. Use it for rotis coming straight off the tawa and empty it before the night is out rather than letting them cool in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is built for a dry stack of rotis. Curd or achar sitting against bare brass will stain the wall and pick up a metallic taste inside a few hours, lid on or lid off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the mirror off the lid and leave the dimpled body grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry both parts before the lid goes back on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I lift the lid with no knob?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the edge. The dome overhangs the collar by a few millimetres right the way round, so a thumb and forefinger get under the rim at any point, which is easier with oily hands than a small knob is.\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":52948297744706,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-ROT-017","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185500_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"brass-mughal-jug-with-cover","title":"Brass Jug with Raised Floral Band","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass jug with a raised shell and scroll band, a cast handle and a domed cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with one raised pattern band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Cast, with a scrolled leaf thumb rest and a tail at the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 domed brass cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern runs in one band, a course of scallop shells set among leaves and scrollwork that circles the belly and stops at a polished collar above and a plain drum below. The same work wraps the spreading foot, with a beaded rope line at its edge and another round the cover. The handle is cast rather than bent from strip, with a scrolled leaf at the top for the thumb and a small tail where it meets the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jug is the handled table vessel with a lip drawn out at one side, filled once and left standing so water is poured for the whole table without anyone getting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 1,200 g is a lot of metal for a table jug, and most of it is in the cast handle and the spreading foot, neither of which a plated shell could carry without buckling at the joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The relief band is finished by hand and the polish is worked in stages, so the depth of the shells and the brightness of the plain drum below them vary jug to jug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is unlined. Water stands in bare brass for a few hours without trouble. Nimbu pani and chaas do not - they are sour enough to pull at the metal and taste of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Nimbu pani and chaas both sit sour against bare brass, and the relief band gives a wet cloth nowhere to get at the inside. Keep it to plain water at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey, and the shells and scrollwork hold detergent in their hollows. Soft brush, rinse, then dry it fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the band raised or engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised. The shells and leaves stand proud of the surface rather than being cut into it. Whether the relief was pushed out from the reverse or cast in is still being confirmed with the maker.\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":52948297908546,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-JUG-019","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_194029_jpg.jpg?v=1776689352"},{"product_id":"copper-dispenser-4l","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Water Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper water dispenser with a stepped lid and a tap low on the belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouts: One copper tap set low on the belly, with a stainless steel lever and a cross-head screw at the pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, rising in three turned steps to a short flared knob, dropping into the collar at the neck rather than capping the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper water dispenser with fitted tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimples run in courses round the belly, each row set a little off the one above it, and the polish is taken up high enough that the hammering throws light back in short bright arcs instead of sitting matte. A machine-rolled texture repeats down a wall; this one drifts, wider here, tighter there. Above the shoulder the metal is left smooth for a hand's width, and the lid drops into that collar rather than capping the rim, finishing in three turned steps and a short flared knob. The tap sits low, a curved copper spout with a stainless lever and a cross-head screw at the pivot, so a glass fits under it on the counter without the pot tilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water dispenser is the belly-shaped counter vessel that holds a household's drinking water, drawn off through a tap near the foot so the pot is never lifted to pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. At 2,000 g the pot is copper the whole way through, and a plated one of the same size would weigh a fraction of that. Put it on a kitchen scale the day it lands and the number settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two are the same. Every dimple is struck by hand, so the courses sit differently on each pot and the polish takes the light in its own way. The form, the lid and the tap are what stay constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, and it darkens fastest where hands go. Nothing has gone wrong with it. Half a lemon dipped in salt, rubbed over the metal and rinsed off, takes it back to the colour in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. That is what a lidded storage pot is for. Draw the day's water off through the tap, empty and rinse the pot before you refill it rather than topping it up, and dry the inside now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the tap leak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt should not, and if it weeps at the joint it wants tightening rather than sealing. Fill it over a sink the first time and watch the joint for a few minutes before the pot goes on a counter full of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put hot water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Copper takes heat straight through the wall, so a hot fill makes the whole pot too hot to hold and the lid too hot to lift off. Fill it cold and let the kitchen do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948302528834,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-DIS-171","price":8599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/hand-hammered-copper-water-dispenser-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"copper-dispenser-2l","title":"Copper Water Dispenser with Beehive Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brushed copper water dispenser on a barrel body, with a three-step beehive lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouts: One copper tap set low in the wall, with a steel lever and a grey washer at the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Three stepped rings rising to a short knob, seating on a flat collar and lifting off whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper water dispenser with fitted tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a straight-sided drum rather than a belly, so it takes up less counter than its height suggests and slides back against a wall without the shoulder catching. The brushed grain runs vertically from base to neck and picks up handling marks - there are two already on the front of the pot in the frame, small and dark, and they will multiply. The lid climbs in three stepped rings to a short knob and lifts off whole; nothing on it hinges. At the tap a grey washer shows between the spout collar and the wall, which is the part that keeps the joint dry and the part that will eventually want replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water dispenser keeps the day's drinking water on a counter under a lid, with a tap through the lower wall so a glass is filled without the pot being tipped or a jug being carried across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, not plated. The gram figure that would let you check it on a kitchen scale came through the supplier's sheet as zero, which is a data fault, so it is being confirmed rather than guessed at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe form is turned, so it repeats closely. The surface does not: the brushed grain picks up handling marks, and the pot in the frame already carries two small dark ones on the front. Yours will collect its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper left unlacquered darkens as it meets air, and the brushed grain shows it a little sooner than a polished surface would. Lemon and salt lifts it off; leaving it alone lets the patina settle. Both are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is the whole point of a lidded pot with a tap. Run it down and refill rather than topping up a half-full pot, and give the inside a wipe and a dry every week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe do not have a weight for this one. The supplier's sheet returned zero grams, which is missing data rather than a reading, so the weight row stays off the page until the pot has been on a scale. Every other page on this site carries the figure; this one will once it is weighed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean inside it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalf a lemon dipped in salt on a soft cloth, worked over the inside, then a long rinse and a dry with a towel. Run clean water through the tap after every wash so nothing sits in the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948303544642,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-DIS-173","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260307_154425_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Bottle, 350 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle hammered in two bands, at the collar and the foot, with a plain waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered in two bands, brushed between them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Plain cap the full width of the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper bottle with cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering is kept to two bands. One runs under the cap, one wraps the foot, and between them the body is left plain and brushed, pinched into a shallow waist so a hand finds a grip. A fine beaded line marks where the hammered metal stops. The cap is the full width of the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle in copper is a lidded flask for carrying and storing drinking water, filled at the tap and closed at the neck so that it travels upright in a bag rather than open on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The bottle weighs 350 g empty, which is the weight of copper sheet rather than a coating over steel, and a magnet will not hold to it at any point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but the two hammered bands are struck by hand, so the facets sit at different widths and the beaded line between them will not fall at exactly the same height on yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and the hammered bands go first because the recesses hold what the cloth misses. Lemon and salt lift it back to pink; leave it and the patina deepens instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the metal takes no harm from it, and Indian households have stored water in copper for a very long time. Empty and dry the bottle in the morning rather than topping it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948304691522,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-182","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_154547_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle-1","title":"Copper Bottle with Scrollwork Band, 350 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle with a wide band of leaf and paisley scrollwork cut into the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with a cut pattern band across the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Leaf and paisley scrollwork in vertical panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Plain cap on a stepped collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 patterned copper bottle with cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal above and below the pattern is left as it came off the lathe, with fine turning lines still visible under the light. The band between covers most of the body, leaf and paisley scrollwork cut in fine lines and set out in vertical panels. The cap sits on a stepped collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle is the flask a household fills at night and carries out in the morning, tall and narrow rather than bellied, closed at the neck by a cap that seats on the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. At 350 g empty the bottle weighs what copper sheet weighs, and the cut pattern goes into the metal itself rather than sitting on a coating that could lift at an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern band will match closely. What shifts is the colour, because copper leaves the polisher at a different point on the pink-to-brown range on every batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and a cut pattern darkens unevenly because the recesses hold what a cloth cannot reach. Many owners leave the lines dark on purpose and polish only the plain metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metal takes no harm from standing water, and storing water in copper is a long-standing Indian household practice. Empty it and dry the inside in the morning before the next fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948305281346,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-183","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_154619_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"copper-tumbler-set-of-3","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Tumbler and Mug, 3 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo footed copper tumblers and one handled mug, hammered by hand over the belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out, on turned brass feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: One flat brass strap on the barrel mug; the two tumblers carry none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 3 pieces, two footed tumblers and one handled mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper mug with a flat brass handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree vessels, and not one of them matches the next. The two outer tumblers stand on turned brass feet with a beaded edge, one hammered from the rim down, the other left plain above the waist and hammered below it. The middle one has no foot at all and carries a flat brass strap handle with a curled thumb tail, set close to the barrel. Every hammer facet catches light at a slightly different angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler is the handleless drinking vessel of the Indian table, taller than it is wide, filled from a jug and set down beside the plate rather than carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The three vessels weigh 400 g together, and a plated shell of the same size would come in well under that, so a kitchen scale settles the question on the day the box arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two are struck the same. The hammer facets fall where the hand puts them, so the pattern shifts from vessel to vessel and even between the two footed tumblers in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air. The bright pink turns brown and then deeper, fastest where fingers hold it. Lemon and salt bring the colour back in a minute, and left alone the patina simply stays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sits in copper without harming the metal, and Indian households have kept it that way for a very long time. Rinse and dry the tumbler in the morning before you fill it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne vessel per person drinking. Three covers a small family at the table, and a household that seats six usually takes two sets so the setting matches end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948305477954,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-181","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_154805_jpg.jpg?v=1776689356"},{"product_id":"copper-phool-patra","title":"Copper Phool Patra with Tumbler, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper phool patra of 250 g, with a flat brim and a tumbler for a lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Flat brim round the mouth, dished very slightly inward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: One hammered tumbler, stands upside down over the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper phool patra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred and fifty grams puts this one at the light end for a water pot, and the dimples say the same thing - wide, shallow and rolled rather than cut, laid in rings over a belly that is nearly a sphere. The brim is flat and dishes very slightly inward, so the tumbler stood on it settles into its own seat instead of sliding. Under the brim the neck is left smooth and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phool patra is the squat wide-mouthed copper pot that holds a household's drinking water within reach, poured straight from the mouth and closed with a tumbler stood over it upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 250 g is thin-walled copper rather than a coating over another metal, and the number is the one to put on a kitchen scale the day the pot arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dimples are rolled in by hand and land differently on every pot and every tumbler. The brim, the round belly and the way the tumbler seats are what stay the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air, and the brim goes first because that is where hands land. Half a lemon dipped in salt brings the brightness back; left alone the tone keeps deepening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The tumbler on top keeps dust out. Empty and rinse the pot before each refill rather than topping it up, and dry the inside every week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a lota?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lota is the small round pot carried and poured from, drawn in at the mouth. A phool patra is wide at the mouth and made to stand, so it is filled and drunk from where it sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948306002242,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-PHO-180","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193007_jpg.jpg?v=1776689357"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle-2","title":"Copper Bottle with Collar Cap, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA plain copper bottle with a sloping shoulder and a cap that drops over a raised collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, unworked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Plain sleeve cap over a raised collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 plain copper bottle with cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing on the surface is worked. The body is a straight cylinder that rolls into a shoulder and then a short neck, and the whole of it carries the fine vertical brush lines left by the polishing wheel. The cap is a plain sleeve that drops over a raised collar, with no thread showing outside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle carries and stores drinking water in one lidded vessel, tall and narrow rather than bellied, so it stands upright in a fridge door or a bag pocket instead of lying flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The bottle weighs 250 g empty and the metal is the same copper right through, which is why the inside of the neck reads the same colour as the outside of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA plain bottle shows every variation the metal has, so the brush lines and the depth of the pink will differ a little. The form and the collar are the same on every one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and a plain polished surface shows the change more plainly than a worked one because there is no pattern to break it up. Lemon and salt take it back to pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metal takes no harm from it and Indian kitchens have stored water in copper for generations. Pour it out in the morning and dry the inside rather than refilling on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnmeasured, so unprinted. The weight above is the figure we can stand behind. Capacity we would have to measure, and we will if you ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948306886978,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-184","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/copper-bottle-with-collar-cap-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"copper-bed-side-tumbler","title":"Copper Bedside Tumbler with Beaded Bands","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper bedside tumbler with two beaded rings and a cup for a lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Two fine beaded rings round the polished neck below the collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: A cup with a rolled rim, sits mouth-down over the collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper bedside carafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper cup lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo fine beaded rings run round the polished neck, close together, the sort of detail rolled in with a wheel that stops a smooth band from reading as blank. Below them the dimples start, rounded and wide, in vertical courses down a body that keeps widening to the base, so the carafe is bottom-heavy and hard to knock over in the dark. The lid is a proper cup with a rolled rim, not a cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bedside tumbler is the covered carafe left on a night table with a single filling of water, its cover made deep enough to turn over and be drunk from, so no second glass is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, not plated. The gram figure on the supplier's sheet is out by a factor of a thousand, so it is being reconfirmed rather than printed. A kitchen scale will settle it the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dimples are struck by hand and fall differently on every carafe. The beaded rings, the taper and the cup lid are the parts that hold constant from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air, and the beaded rings hold the dark longest because a cloth skips over them. Lemon and salt lifts it off the smooth metal; a soft brush gets into the beading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is the form's whole job. Fill it in the evening, empty and rinse in the morning rather than topping it up, and let the inside dry open every few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnmeasured, so unprinted. The weight above is the figure we can stand behind. Capacity we would have to measure, and we will if you ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cup hold a full glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a cup rather than a cap, straight-sided with a rolled rim, so it holds a real drink and not just a sip. The exact figure waits on the capacity row, which nobody has measured yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948307378498,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-179","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192941_jpg.jpg?v=1776689352"},{"product_id":"copper-bed-side-tumbler-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Bedside Tumbler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper bedside tumbler with a flat cap seated on a raised collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Flat-topped cap with a polished top, seats on a raised collar at the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper bedside tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering is tight and square-cut rather than dimpled, small facets set edge to edge so the whole body reads as faceted metal instead of beaten sheet. It softens over the bottom third, where the marks flatten out and the taper widens into the base. The cap has a smooth polished top that reflects the room back at you, and it drops onto a raised collar, so it seats in one position rather than sliding about on the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bedside tumbler is the small covered water vessel kept on a night table, filled once in the evening so a glass can be poured in the dark, with the cover turning over to serve as the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g in a carafe this size is copper through the wall, not a coating over something cheaper. A kitchen scale on the day it arrives is the whole test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The facets are struck one at a time, so the grid they make is never twice the same and the polish sits differently on each. The taper, the collar and the cap are what hold steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air and darkens faster where a hand holds it. Nothing is wrong. Half a lemon dipped in salt, rubbed over the metal and rinsed, takes it back to the tone in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is what the covered form is for. Empty and rinse it in the morning rather than topping it up, and dry the inside now and then, because water left standing for days leaves a ring at the level it sat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cap work as a glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt lifts off and turns over into a cup, which is what the covered form is built for. It is a shallow one, though, so expect a mouthful or two at a time rather than a full glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948307935554,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-174","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193022_jpg_ae550c74-db97-434f-859d-8d26c5fbb42c.jpg?v=1776689347"},{"product_id":"copper-bottle-3","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Bottle with Gasket Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle hammered over the whole body, with a ring gasket seated under the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Screw cap on a cut thread, with a ring gasket under the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper bottle with screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering covers the body from the shoulder to the base in rows of round facets, struck deep enough to read as shallow cups rather than scratches. Above them the shoulder is left plain and the neck carries a cut thread. Under the cap sits a soft ring gasket, visible as a pale band when the lid is down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper bottle is a screw-topped water flask, threaded at the neck so the cap tightens down onto a seal rather than resting loose on the rim the way a sleeve lid does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Each hammer strike moves the metal itself, which is why the facets stand as shallow cups on the outside and can be felt as bumps on the inside wall through the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rows of facets are struck one at a time, so their spacing and depth vary. Yours will carry the same pattern of round marks and not the same map of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air. On a hammered body the low points hold the change longest, so the bottle goes two-tone before it goes evenly brown. A cut lemon and salt reset it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The metal is unaffected and water kept in copper is old Indian household practice. Empty and dry it in the morning, and unscrew the cap so the inside can air out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948308492610,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-BOT-185","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192913_jpg.jpg?v=1776689347"},{"product_id":"copper-glass-set-of-2","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of copper tumblers hammered between two beaded rows, left plain at the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Plain band above the beading, turned out slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a straight-sided beaker, barely tapered, with the hammer work held between two rows of beading rolled into the metal. Above the top row the rim is left plain and turned out a little. Below the bottom row the wall runs smooth into a small pressed foot that lifts the base clear of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler is the plain drinking cup of an Indian table, straight sided and open at the top, filled from a jug or a bottle and set down at each place rather than passed hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Look inside and the hammer marks show through as a rippled wall, which only happens when the metal itself has been moved rather than a pattern pressed into a coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two beaded rows sit at the same height on every one, because they are rolled in. The hammering between them is struck by hand and will differ, even between the two in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and the beaded rows go darkest because a cloth skips over the low ground between the beads. Lemon and salt with a soft brush get into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater standing in copper is long-standing Indian household practice and does the metal no harm. Rinse and dry the tumbler in the morning rather than pouring fresh water on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. Two covers a bedside jug and a guest; a table that seats four or six wants the matching count so the setting reads as one thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948309508418,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-188","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193129_jpg.jpg?v=1776689346"},{"product_id":"copper-jug","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Jug with Domed Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper jug with a strap handle, a pouring lip and a ridged domed lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out, with a brass knob on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Round strap standing clear of the belly, joined at the collar and the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Ridged dome with a turned brass knob, rests on the collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper jug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid with a brass knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour hundred grams is light for a jug of this size, and it shows in the wall - the dimples are wide and shallow rather than driven deep. The handle is a round strap that stands well clear of the belly, so a full hand fits behind it. What the photograph gives away is the knob: it is brass, not copper, turned in three steps and set into the top of a copper lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jug is the handled water vessel brought to the table and left there, wide enough at the mouth to fill from a tap and drawn to a lip at the front so it pours into a glass without running down the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, with a brass knob on the lid. 400 g is light for a jug this size because the wall is thin, not because the metal is a coating, and a kitchen scale shows the same number printed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dimples are struck by hand, so no two jugs carry the same pattern, and the brass knob varies in tone. The handle, the lip and the ridged lid are what stay constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, fastest at the handle where a hand grips it. Half a lemon dipped in salt, rubbed over and rinsed, brings it back. The brass knob will go its own way at its own rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and the lid keeps dust off. Empty and rinse it in the morning rather than topping it up, and dry the inside now and then so no ring forms where the water line sat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the knob brass or copper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass. The knob is turned separately and set into a copper lid, so it sits a shade yellower than the rest of the jug and it will not darken at the same rate as the copper does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948309868866,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-JUG-178","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192933_jpg.jpg?v=1776689346"},{"product_id":"copper-phool-patra-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Phool Patra with Tumbler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper phool patra with a broad flat brim and a tumbler for a lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Flat brim a finger wide, standing out all round the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: One hammered tumbler, inverts over the neck as the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper phool patra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe facets on the belly are small and cut square, close-packed enough that the surface breaks light into a grid rather than into rounds. The brim is flat and a finger wide, standing out all the way round the mouth, and it is what a wet hand grips. The tumbler over it is hammered to match, with a smooth polished band round its lower edge where it meets the brim, and it lifts straight off to drink from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA phool patra is the wide-mouthed round copper vessel kept in the house to store and serve drinking water, its mouth ringed by a flat brim and closed by a tumbler set over it upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid copper, not plated. The gram figure on the supplier's sheet came through a thousand times too large, so it is being reconfirmed rather than printed. A kitchen scale will settle it the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The facets are cut by hand and never fall the same way twice, on the pot or on the tumbler. The brim, the form and the way the tumbler sits over the neck are what stay the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air. The brim and the tumbler go first, because hands land there most. Half a lemon dipped in salt takes the colour back; left alone the tone keeps deepening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A wide-mouthed pot with a cover is made to stand full. Empty and rinse it before each refill rather than topping it up, and dry the inside every week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the tumbler a separate piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It lifts straight off the brim and is a drinking tumbler in its own right, hammered to match the pot. Nothing screws or clips, so it will rattle if the pot is carried by the brim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948312260930,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-PHO-177","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193109_jpg.jpg?v=1776689345"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/collections\/kitchen-and-dining-collection-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787534446","url":"https:\/\/www.peetalparampara.in\/collections\/kitchen-dining.oembed","provider":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}