{"title":"Raksha Bandhan | रक्षाबंधन","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe thali the rakhi is carried on, and what goes on it: diya, roli and akshat holders, a small glass, and the sweets. Alongside that, the pieces that get given as the return gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of this is brass. Sets are listed part by part on the page and the weight in grams is for the set as a whole. Where a thali is hand painted, keep lemon, salt and scouring away from it; a dry cloth is the whole routine and the colour comes off with anything harsher.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-jewellery-box-rectangle","title":"Antique Brass Jewellery Box, 1.8 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass jewellery box with humped cattle in relief along all four walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: One open compartment, bare brass, no tray, divider or cloth lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Seats on a stepped rim, with a flat lug at the front edge to lift by\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass jewellery box with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCattle walk in a single line right round the four walls, each one nose to tail with the next and a small round pot standing between them. The lid repeats them in rows, filled out with rosettes and leaf shapes so no ground is left plain. Only the recesses hold the dark; the raised backs and horns are rubbed bright. A flat lug at the front of the lid gives a thumb something to lift by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jewellery box is the small lidded container kept on a dressing table for rings, studs, bangles and loose stones, deep enough to take a handful of pieces and close over them.\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. The box comes to 1,800 g, which is what walls of this thickness weigh in brass; a plated shell the same size would be a fraction of that. A kitchen scale settles it in a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, not identical. The relief is worked and finished by hand, so the depth of the cattle and the amount of dark left in the recesses shift a little from one box to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it mark what I keep inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare brass can leave a faint dark smudge on soft silver and on anything pressed against a wall for months. Keep pieces in their pouches, or lay a square of felt on the floor of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo internal dimension here, because none has been taken, and we will not estimate one from the outside of a photograph. Ask us what you need it to hold and we will measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the brass go dark over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and the finish is built for it. The recesses are darkened already and the raised metal dulls slowly with handling. A dry cloth on the high points brings them back; keep lemon and salt off 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":52940501156162,"sku":"PP-BR-BOX-JWL-201","price":5199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184150_jpg_cc3878d0-440b-42d2-bd5c-a67eb3f6294e.jpg?v=1776519499"},{"product_id":"brass-antique-gift-box","title":"Brass Keepsake Box with Elephant on Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small brass keepsake box with a cast elephant standing on 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: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: One open round compartment, bare brass, no tray or divider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Three cast claw feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass keepsake box with lid and elephant top\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephant stands on the lid with its trunk curled up, small enough to pinch between two fingers, and that is the handle. Round the shoulder runs a cast twisted rope with a tassel hanging at each side, and a flower with two leaves is set on the front of the belly. The belly itself is dimpled all over from the hammer. Three cast claw feet lift it clear of the table, and the lid edge waves rather than running true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA keepsake box is the lidded metal pot that sits out on a shelf or a bedside table, small enough to hold rings, coins and sweets and closed enough to keep the dust off them.\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. Four hundred grams is a lot for a box this small, and the weight is in the cast rope, the feet and the elephant rather than in a coating. A kitchen scale checks it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, not identical. The belly is hammered by hand and the lid edge waves, so the dimples fall in a different pattern on every box and the two tassels never hang quite level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it mark what I keep inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare brass can leave a dull mark on silver and a faint metal smell on anything soft left in it for long. Rings and coins are fine loose; keep silver in a pouch or on a felt square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo internal dimension here, because none has been taken, and we will not estimate one from the outside of a photograph. Ask us what you need it to hold and we will measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the elephant a separate piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is cast on its own and fixed through the lid. The lid gets lifted by it every time, so take the weight on the body rather than pulling on the raised trunk.\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":52945233641794,"sku":"PP-BR-BOX-KPB-205","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165648_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"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-hand-painted-bowls-set-of-2","title":"Hand Painted Brass Footed Bowls, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of brass bowls on turned stems, painted over an engraved floral field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered where the paint stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand painted over hand engraved brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Scalloped rim over an engraved leaf field, flowers picked out by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Turned stem on a round spreading foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 bowls, one cream ground and one coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hand painted brass footed bowl, cream ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hand painted brass footed bowl, coral ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two bodies are the same shape, the same scalloped rim, the same engraved leaf field, the same turned stem, and only the colour tells them apart. One takes a cream ground with flowers in blue, pink and red; the other a coral ground with the flowers in blue and white. Under the rim both carry a deep maroon band with the pattern left in gold, and the engraved lines show through the colour as a fine cut grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA footed bowl is an open bowl raised on a short turned stem, made to hold sweets, dry fruit or flowers at a height the table does not already have from its flat dishes.\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, engraved and then painted. The stem and the underside of the foot are left bare on both bowls, so you can see the metal the colour is sitting on without turning anything over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the two bowls be different colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is meant to be. One comes on a cream ground and one on coral, both over the same engraved leaf field, so they read as a pair without matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two grounds and the engraving will match. The flowers will not, because each bloom is placed by hand, so the blues and reds fall in different spots and the count varies bowl to bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet measured, and we would rather say so than estimate. A screen flattens scale badly, and a small piece and a large one photograph much the same. The weight above is real. Tell us the space you are filling and we will measure the piece and tell you whether it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly where the brass is bare. The stems and the foot underside will dull and darken, while the painted ground holds its colour. Clean the bare metal with a dry cloth and keep polish off the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo is a set and a set is enough for a console or a mandir step. A long dining table takes two sets, one at each end, so the pair does not sit stranded in the middle of the cloth.\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":52945245012290,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-BOW-136","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_170300_jpg.jpg?v=1776506605"},{"product_id":"brass-fruit-bowl-hand-painted","title":"Hand Painted Brass Fruit Bowl, 500 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pierced brass fruit bowl on a foot, hand painted in red, cream and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered, hand painted over the pierced walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand painted in red, cream and black over polished brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Scalloped, with red carried onto each point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Pierced through the wall in three bands, ring lattice above, lozenges below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Spread pedestal foot, plain polished brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass fruit bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall is cut through in three registers. Under the scalloped rim runs a lattice of linked rings and scrolls, open enough to see straight through; below that a painted band of red and cream scallops closes the wall; below that again the metal is pierced with small lozenges in rows. Red is carried out onto the points of the rim, so the scallops read as petals from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fruit bowl is the wide open bowl kept out on a dining or console table, shallow enough that what is in it can be seen and reached without lifting anything out of the way.\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. It comes to 500 g, and a good part of the metal has been cut away to make the openings, so what is left in the wall is heavier than it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piercing will match. The colour is brushed on by hand, so the red on the rim points varies in reach and the cream in the scrolls goes on thicker in some places than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet measured, and we would rather say so than estimate. A screen flattens scale badly, and a small piece and a large one photograph much the same. The weight above is real. Tell us the space you are filling and we will measure the piece and tell you whether it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bare brass foot and the cut edges will darken. The painted bands hold their colour, so the bowl ages unevenly, going warmer at the foot while the top stays much as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put fruit straight in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut a cloth or a small plate in first. The wall is cut through in three bands, so anything soft or damp presses into the openings and marks the paint from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the paint chip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can, on the rim points, which are the first thing a sleeve catches. Wash it by hand in warm water without soaking it, and keep polish and scourers away from the colour.\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":52948138393922,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-BOW-127","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260131_150857_jpg.jpg?v=1776689364"},{"product_id":"kansa-wellness-kit","title":"Kansa Massage Wand with Comb, 3 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa massage wand with a turned wooden handle, a slotted comb and a flat plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze) wand head, comb and plate, turned wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished kansa, polished wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One massage wand, one comb, one flat palm plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa massage wand with a turned wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa comb with slotted teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flat kansa palm plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lined presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pieces sit in cut-outs in a lined box. The wand is the largest of them, a hardwood handle turned with a bulb at one end and a long waist, ending in a kansa dome collared into the wood. The comb is a broad plate with wide slotted teeth and a small stamped mark above them. The third piece is a flat plate with one curved edge and a notch cut into the other, sized to be held in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA massage wand is a domed disc of metal set on a handle, worked over the skin during a massage in the way it has long been used in Indian households, with the handle keeping the hand clear of the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The dome, the comb and the plate are the metal itself, and the set comes to 350 g with a wooden handle in it, so the metal is carrying most of that figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose on the metal, less so on the wood. Every handle is turned from a different piece of timber, so the grain and the depth of the brown change from one wand to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin and brass is copper and zinc. Kansa is the metal these tools have long been made from in India, and it takes a brighter polish than brass holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone of the three pieces is a food item, but the metal behaves the same way. Anything sour will dull it, and so will oil and sweat left on it. Wipe each piece dry after use and the colour holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne kit covers one person. The wand, the comb and the plate are three different tools rather than three sizes of one, so a second kit only earns its place if two people want their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the handle wood or plastic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWood, turned and polished, with the kansa dome collared into the end of it. We have not been told the species yet, which is why the wood row above is left open rather than guessed at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948341162306,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-MAS-175","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192726_jpg.jpg?v=1776689345"},{"product_id":"kansa-comb","title":"Kansa Comb with Wide Teeth, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo kansa combs with wide slotted teeth, one handled and one sized for the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, edges filed smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Teeth slotted out of one flat sheet, tips rounded off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One handled comb, one palm comb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa comb with a handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa palm comb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth combs are cut from one flat sheet, so the teeth are slots rather than separate spikes and every tooth ends in a soft rounded tip. The handled one has a long grip that runs off the head at an angle and finishes in a paddle. The other is a rounded rectangle with teeth on one long edge and nothing to hold but the metal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kansa comb is cut in one piece from the metal rather than moulded, the teeth slotted out of a flat blade, and it is drawn through the hair and over the scalp the way a wooden kangha is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Each comb is cut and filed out of one sheet of the metal, so there is no coating to wear off the teeth, and the pair comes to 150 g on a kitchen scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The blanks are cut and the teeth filed by hand, so the width of a slot and the exact curve of the handle move a little between one comb and another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin while brass is copper and zinc. Kansa is the paler metal and it is the one traditionally cut for combs, eating vessels and massage tools in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comb is not a food piece, but the metal answers the same way. Hair oil, sweat and anything sour will dull the satin and darken it in patches. Wipe both combs dry after use and the colour holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pair covers one person, since the two are different forms rather than two of the same comb. The handled one is for long strokes and the palm one travels in a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948358398274,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-COM-177","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192828_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"kansa-massager","title":"Kansa Massage Wand with Turned Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa massage wand with a mirror polished dome set into a dark turned handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze) dome on a turned handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polished dome, glossy dark handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Rounded knob at the top, long waist, wide skirt over the dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: The dome itself, so the wand stands on the metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 kansa massage wand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is about the size of a small pestle. It runs from a rounded knob at the top down through a long waist and flares out again into a wide skirt, and the kansa dome is set into the underside of that skirt behind a bright collar, so only the curve of the metal ever meets anything. The dome is polished to a mirror where the handle is left a glossy dark brown. At 150 g the whole thing rests in one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA massage wand carries a small domed head of metal on a handle, so the dome rather than the fingers meets the skin, and the shape of the handle keeps a hand out of the oil while it is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dome is solid kansa and the handle is not metal at all, which is why the wand comes to 150 g rather than more. Put it on a scale and the number tells you how much of it is metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The dome is polished to a mirror so it picks up whatever is in front of it, and the handle is turned one at a time, so its colour and the exact sweep of the waist shift a little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin and brass is copper and zinc, so the two are different metals with different colours. Kansa takes and holds the mirror polish you can see on the dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not a food piece, but kansa reacts the same way wherever it is used. Anything sour will dull the mirror, and so will oil left standing on it. Wipe the dome dry after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt photographs as a dark polished turning and reads as hardwood, but the listing does not say and we have not confirmed it, so the material row above names the dome and leaves the handle open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean the dome after oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water and a soft cloth, then dry it straight away. No steel wool and no scouring powder, because both will scratch a mirror surface and it does not come back once it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951066050882,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-MAS-176","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192754_jpg.jpg?v=1776689341"},{"product_id":"brass-storage-box-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Dabba with Flat Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA shallow hammered brass dabba with a flat lid that drops over a polished rim band.\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: Hand hammered, satin lid, polished skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Flat, drops over the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass dabba with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid does the work. Its top is left soft and matte where the hammer marks are shallow, and its skirt is turned bright, so the box wears a mirror band at the shoulder against a satin lid. The base is faintly dimpled to a flat bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dabba is the round lidded brass box a kitchen keeps within reach, holding supari, dry fruit or tea under a lid that lifts off whole.\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 box this small is a thick sheet, and the lid has enough weight in it to drop onto the base under its own hand rather than needing a push.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammer marks on this one are shallow and soft, so the amount of texture that survives the polishing wheel changes from box to box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining. Keep dry goods in it and it asks for nothing beyond an occasional wash. Bare brass and standing moisture do not get on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a dry box. Curd or pickle sitting against bare brass will stain the floor of it and pick up a metallic taste within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Wash the base and the lid by hand and dry both before you put the lid back, because a damp box closed up will spot inside. A mild liquid and a soft sponge are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. 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