Here is a note from Rupa Dinkar, the local artisan who hand made all our kulhads with great love and attention to detail!
"In today’s fast-paced life, I hope that my handmade kulhads invite you to take a moment to pause and reflect; to quietly enjoy a cup of chai. Using my one-of-a-kind handmade kulhad will elevate the simple day-to-day experience of savoring chai as you consider the process behind the creation of these beautiful objects.
I primarily use red clay which is sensitive and responsive to touch yet extremely strong and durable once fired. The pots are made on the wheel using bare hands and occasional use of basic tools. Once the pot is air-dried, imperfections like rough edges are sanded down before first firing or bisque.
The pot is then dipped in a custom glaze mix and is fired in a gas reduction kiln. The second firing transforms it from a soft, fragile substance to a hard and durable object. The temperature and the cooling rate impart additional unique characteristics to the pot such as patterns in the glaze as well as minor differences in size and shape of the final object.
These imperfections and differences that make each one of my pots unique are not dissimilar to the natural world that surrounds us: each leaf, each snowflake, each rock, around us is unique in its own way. You may notice a fingerprint, a tool mark or a blemish in the glaze which you can be assured makes your kulhad unique and unlike any other.
Each Kulhad takes 2 weeks to make from inception to finish!
While crafted by hand with care and love, my kulhad can stand up to daily use. They are durable, safe for food, lead-free, and microwave and dishwasher safe."
To know about Rupa Dinkar's pottery visit
https://www.instagram.com/rupadinkar/
