OVERVIEW OF METALWARE AND HORN PRODUCTS

We offer pure metal wares: no faux, lacquer nor chemical finishes. In this way the unadulterated brass, copper, iron and bronze provide their unique properties directly to the user: brass is inherently anti-microbial, copper sanitizing, iron a blood enriching nutritive and bronze ayurvedically  medicinal.

Because we use pure, unadulterated materials they will naturally patina, an inherent characteristic of metal.  One may choose to enjoy the natural oxidation and aging process, leaving their metal wares with a vintage-like rich, dark patina or restore them by polish to shiny brilliance. Traditional methods of cleaning metal wares include rubbing a mixture of a slightly abrasive material (salt, sugar or baking soda) and an acidic liquid (lemon, lime of tamarind paste). Commercial and industrial metal cleaners are not recommended for food-use items.

THIS metals ship with a soft protective finish of hand-rubbed beeswax and mineral oil cream (100% natural & food-safe). Our cream slows down the natural oxidizing process, and, protects, preserves, conditions.

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BRASS
Brass is an alloy made of copper and zinc. The antimicrobial properties of brass have been known for centuries, commonly used for doorknobs and push plates and just about anything frequently touched by the masses. Brass is often referred to as “the poor man’s gold” because its comparatively inexpensive and the eye can rarely discern the difference. Brass is food safe for non-acidic foods.

COPPER
Copper has natural sanitizing and anti-bacterial properties. Its also a powerful anti-oxidant. Known throughout natural medicine systems for its anti inflammatory properties (relieving joint pain and arthritis), ancient civilizations exploited copper’s beneficial properties by utilizing vessels of copper for purifying their drinking water. Allow water to remain in copper overnight or at least 6 hours for beneficial effects. Replace water and wash metal drinking vessels daily after use. Copper is food safe for water and non-acidic foods.

IRON
Our Iron wares are made of an alloy of iron and steel. Iron vessels are used in asian kitchens for frying and stewing; clean as you would a wok or cast iron cookware. Iron is food safe for water and non-acidic foods.

BRONZE
Bronze is an alloy comprised of Copper and Tin, the most prized of the metals we offer. Because bronze ‘sings’ when struck by another object, many refer to bronze as “Kansa” (having a sweet voice). According to Ayurvedic medicine, bronze is the next auspicious metal after gold and silver to be used with food because of its immune-boosting and nutritive values. Traditional Ayurvedic doctors use vessels of bronze for preparing medicines. Ancient scriptures describe bronze as increasing the intellectual level of those who use it. Food safe!

HORN
Our horn bowls are crafted of natural buffalo horn in specialized workshops. The horns do not come from protected animals but from domestic Buffalo. Because it’s a natural material, each bowl will have a slightly different coloration and texture. No two alike. Clean horn products with luke warm water by hand and dry immediately. Do not use a dishwasher, soap or soak. Food safe, however do not allow fluid food items to sit for prolonged periods (jam, salad, dressings). Occasionally apply a light coating of oil to prevent drying out.