Kansa Baby Thali Set, 4 Piece

Name: Kansa Baby Thali Set, 4 Piece
Brand: PEETAL PARAMPARA
SKU: PP-KA-KAN-THL-195
Price: 5599.0 INR
Availability: InStock

A small kansa thali set with a straight-walled plate, a katori, a glass and a spoon.

Rs. 5,599.00

Price includes GST.

Weight: 800g

Material: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered
Finish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe
Thali: Straight upright wall on a flat floor, undivided
Quantity: 4 pieces, one child's place setting

In the box

1 kansa thali
1 kansa katori
1 kansa glass
1 kansa spoon

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Each 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.

The plate is small and deep, with a wall that stands straight up from a flat floor instead of flaring, so a spoon pushed to the edge meets a stop rather than running off. The katori is a plain hemisphere and sits inside the plate with room to spare. The glass tapers to a narrower base, which is the shape that stays upright when a small hand knocks against it. The spoon is short in the handle. At 800 g the set is heavy for its size, so the plate stays put on the table while a spoon works against its wall.

What is it?

A baby thali set is the scaled-down plate, bowl, glass and spoon used at annaprashan, the meal at which a child is first given solid food, and kept in the kitchen for everyday use afterwards.

Also known as an annaprashan thali, baby bronze thali set, kansya baby set or first feeding set.

What is in the box?

1 kansa thali
1 kansa katori
1 kansa glass
1 kansa spoon

How do I look after it?

Kansa 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.
Wash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.
Kansa 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.
To restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Do not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.
Not dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.
Kansa 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.

Handmade in India

Every piece finished by hand

Solid metal

No plating, nothing to chip

Weighed and listed

In grams, on almost every page

Tin lining stated

Where a vessel is lined, we say so

Questions about this piece

Is this kansa solid or plated?

Solid. Four small pieces weighing 800 g between them can only be metal all the way through, and a kitchen scale will tell you the same thing on the day the box is opened.

Will it look exactly like the photograph?

No. Each piece is turned and finished by hand, so the height of the wall, the taper of the glass and the tone of the satin surface differ a little from one set to the next.

Is kansa the same as brass?

No. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is denser for its size and takes a paler gold colour than brass in daylight.

Will it discolour with sour food?

Yes, in patches. Curd, lemon and tomato mark the surface where they sit. Rinse and dry the plate soon after the meal, and the patch comes out again with ordinary cleaning.

How many do I need?

One set per child. The four pieces are a single place setting, so a second child needs a second set rather than extra katoris added to this one.

What age is it for?

It is given at annaprashan, the meal at which a child is first fed solids. Families keep that rite at different ages, and the set is sized to carry on as an everyday plate afterwards.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

Hand wash only. Dishwasher salt and heat leave kansa grey and streaked. Warm water and a soft sponge, then a dry cloth before the pieces go back in the cupboard.