Brass, Copper and Steel Jugs (Pital Ka Jug)
pital ka jug · tambe ka jug · water jug · pitcher · surahi · jug set
About these pieces
Water jugs for the dining table and the bedside. The metals are mixed: 19 are stainless steel, 16 are brass and 7 are copper. Weights run from 340 g to 5.5 kg, with jug sets at the heavy end. Common jugs here are 9 to 11 inch tall.
Capacity comes first, and it is printed on the listing. Typical sizes here are 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 and 1.75 litre, enough for a table of four to six. Then look at the handle and the weight. A full jug adds its water weight to the metal, so a heavy brass jug is best for serving at the table, and a lighter steel or copper jug is easier for children and elders to pour. A lid keeps dust out if the jug stays out overnight.
Many families keep water in a copper jug overnight and drink it in the morning, a habit passed down at home. Use brass and copper jugs for plain water only. For lassi, juice or lemon water, pick steel.
About these pieces
Water jugs for the dining table and the bedside. The metals are mixed: 19 are stainless steel, 16 are brass and 7 are copper. Weights run from 340 g to 5.5 kg, with jug sets at the heavy end. Common jugs here are 9 to 11 inch tall.
Capacity comes first, and it is printed on the listing. Typical sizes here are 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 and 1.75 litre, enough for a table of four to six. Then look at the handle and the weight. A full jug adds its water weight to the metal, so a heavy brass jug is best for serving at the table, and a lighter steel or copper jug is easier for children and elders to pour. A lid keeps dust out if the jug stays out overnight.
Many families keep water in a copper jug overnight and drink it in the morning, a habit passed down at home. Use brass and copper jugs for plain water only. For lassi, juice or lemon water, pick steel.