About This Piece
Royal Green Enamel Brass Dabara Set | Handcrafted Brass
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Brass 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.
The enamel matte finish presents a rich, non-reflective surface that allows the hand-painted motifs to read clearly. Because each set is individually handcrafted, minor variation in color depth, pattern placement, and surface texture is expected and is characteristic of the process rather than a defect.
This set is suited for daily use, for gifting to someone who values the filter coffee tradition, or as a decorative object for a curated kitchen or dining space.
