Hand-Beaten Brass Lota

The story

Moradabad has cast and beaten brass for two centuries. This lota is shaped by hand on the lathe, weighted to sit right in the palm — the object every desi childhood remembers.

Why you'll love it

• Solid hand-beaten brass
• From India's brass city
• A modern heirloom

Materials

Solid brass, hand-beaten and polished.

Care

Wash with tamarind or pitambari to restore shine.