About this piece
A brass storage container for atta, the wheat flour used for rotis, hand beaten in the thathera craft. The photos show a tall, round, hammered drum with a fitted lid and two side handles, in a warm gold finish.
The seller lists it at 29.8 x 29.8 x 34.9 cm, a capacity of 10 kg and a weight of 3.95 kg with the lid. The seller says it is airtight, and that it is made to order.
How it is used
Brass containers have long been used in Indian kitchens to store flour and grain. The seller says to wash it with mild soap and a soft sponge, avoid steel wool, and dry it fully after washing.
Looking after it
- Wash with mild soap and a soft sponge.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
- Dry fully after each wash.
