About This Piece
4.5″ Hammered Brass Tumbler | Handcrafted Drinkware
This 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.
The 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.
Brass 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.
Brass 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.
This 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.
This 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.
