{"title":"Brass Utensils","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"4-5-hammered-brass-tumbler-handcrafted-drinkware","title":"4.5″ Hammered Brass Tumbler | Handcrafted Drinkware","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 4.5-inch handcrafted brass tumbler measures 11cm in height and 8cm in diameter, weighing 250 grams, and is made from solid brass shaped and finished entirely by hand using traditional hammering techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior surface carries a consistent pattern of hand-hammered indentations applied individually across the full body of the tumbler. This kind of surface work requires a practiced hand — the spacing, depth, and rhythm of each strike determines the final texture, and achieving uniformity across a curved form takes real skill. The tumbler tapers slightly from base to rim, a functional shape that has been used in Indian metalwork for generations. The rim itself is finished smooth, ensuring comfortable contact while drinking. The interior surface is left clean and even, appropriate for a piece intended for daily use with water, buttermilk, or juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass vessels have held a significant place in Indian domestic and ritual life for centuries. In traditional households, drinking from brass is considered auspicious and is associated with health-conscious practice — storing water in brass overnight is a long-observed custom rooted in Ayurvedic thought. Tumblers of this form appear in everyday use as well as in festive and ritual contexts, placed at the dining table during celebrations or as part of a puja setup as an offering vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass is an alloy of copper and zinc prized for its density, workability, and warm golden tone. It is food-safe, highly durable, and develops a natural patina over time that deepens its character. The material holds its structural integrity well under regular handling and cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tumbler carries a matte finish that subdues the reflectivity of the brass and brings forward the texture of the hammered surface. The tone visible in the piece is a warm, aged gold — neither bright nor lacquered. As with all handcrafted metalwork, individual pieces will carry natural variation in surface texture and tonal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tumbler suits daily use at the dining table, festive entertaining, pooja arrangements, or as a considered gift for someone who values functional craft made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cosmic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634820382755,"sku":null,"price":1599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0448\/0547\/files\/C64A8221-scaled.jpg?v=1786213754"},{"product_id":"line-engraving-brass-dabara-set","title":"Line Engraving Brass Dabara Set | Handcrafted Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted brass dabara set measures 2.75 inches in height and 4 inches in width, comprising a tumbler and a shallow katori (dabara) used in the traditional South Indian method of serving filter coffee. Both pieces are shaped from brass and carry a polished finish, with line engraving running along the outer surface of each — a repeating geometric pattern of dots and chevron-like motifs that encircles the body of both the tumbler and the katori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece in this set is hand-formed and finished individually. The engraving is worked by hand, requiring steady control to maintain consistent spacing across the curved surface. The flared rim on the katori and the wide mouth of the tumbler follow the proportions that have defined this utensil form across generations of South Indian households — functional in shape, designed specifically for the pouring action that cools hot decoction to drinking temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dabara set is inseparable from the South Indian filter coffee ritual. Coffee is brewed through a metal filter, poured into the tumbler, and transferred back and forth between tumbler and dabara to cool and aerate. This process is not incidental — it affects the texture and temperature of the drink. Using a brass set for this ritual connects the practice to a longer domestic tradition where brass was the standard material for daily use vessels in Indian households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has been used in Indian kitchenware for centuries. It is valued for its density, thermal conductivity, and resistance to corrosion when properly maintained. The material is food-safe and develops a deeper tone over time with regular use and cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished finish gives both pieces a warm, bright gold surface. As with all handcrafted work, minor variation in the depth of engraving, surface tone, and texture between pieces is natural and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set suits daily use, a dedicated coffee corner, or as a considered gift for someone who takes their filter coffee seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cosmic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635135152163,"sku":null,"price":749.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0448\/0547\/files\/C64A8250-scaled.jpg?v=1786241117"},{"product_id":"matte-brass-dabara-set","title":"Matte Brass Dabara Set | Handcrafted Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Matte Brass Dabara Set from Cosmic Studio is a handcrafted brass tumbler and katori (dabara) set measuring 2.75 inches in height and 4 inches in diameter, weighing 150 grams, and finished in a warm, understated matte tone. The set is made using traditional brass-working methods, where each piece is individually shaped and smoothed by hand, resulting in the clean cylindrical forms and wide-rimmed profiles visible in the piece itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dabara set follows a form that has been in continuous use across South Indian households for generations. The tumbler sits upright with a slightly flared rim, while the katori offers a wide, shallow base — a shape deliberately designed for the ritual of cooling and aerating filter coffee by pouring between the two vessels. This process, repeated with precision by hand, is as much a part of the South Indian coffee experience as the brew itself. The craftsmanship here is restrained and functional, which is its own form of discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn South Indian tradition, filter coffee served in brass carries a cultural weight beyond the beverage. Brass vessels are believed to carry mild antimicrobial properties and are considered auspicious for daily use, particularly in rituals of hospitality and morning practice. Serving coffee in brass is a gesture of care rooted in long domestic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has been the material of choice for Indian utilitarian and devotional objects for centuries. It is dense, durable, and develops a deeper warmth in tone with regular use. This set is made from food-safe brass, appropriate for daily contact with hot beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matte finish gives the surface a soft, non-reflective quality — closer to aged brass than polished — which reads as genuinely traditional rather than decorative. As with all handcrafted pieces from Cosmic Studio, natural variation in surface texture and tone between the tumbler and katori is expected and is a mark of the hand that made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is suited for daily use, gifting to someone who values authentic South Indian kitchen culture, or display as a functional piece of material heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cosmic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43635135184931,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0448\/0547\/files\/C64A8205-scaled.jpg?v=1786241134"},{"product_id":"royal-green-enamel-brass-dabara-set","title":"Royal Green Enamel Brass Dabara Set | Handcrafted Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Green Enamel Brass Dabara Set is a handcrafted brass tumbler and dabara (katori) pair, measuring 2.75 inches in height and 4 inches in diameter, made from solid brass and finished in an enamel matte coating. Each piece is adorned with hand-painted floral motifs in a deep teal-green ground with gold and rust detailing, drawing from chrysanthemum-inspired patterns rooted in classical South Indian decorative tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crafting of this set involves shaping brass into the precise, wide-rimmed cylindrical forms that define the traditional dabara tumbler format, followed by the application of enamel and hand-painted ornamentation. The floral medallion pattern, repeated uniformly across the surface, requires a steady hand and familiarity with heritage motifs. The gold-toned brass rim is left exposed at the top edge, creating a deliberate contrast between the painted body and the natural metal beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dabara set is inseparable from the South Indian filter coffee ritual. The practice of pouring coffee between the tumbler and dabara to cool it to the right temperature and build the characteristic froth is a daily ceremony observed across millions of households. This set is made to participate in that ritual, not merely represent it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass is an alloy of copper and zinc with a natural density and warm metallic tone that has made it the preferred material for Indian kitchen and ritual utensils for centuries. It is food-safe, durable, and well-suited to daily use. The 150-gram weight gives the set a substantial, grounded feel in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enamel matte finish presents a rich, non-reflective surface that allows the hand-painted motifs to read clearly. 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