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MoradabadGI tagged

Brass Karchi (Karchali Hole)

1 inch

$21

Delivery to United States: $13 · 9 to 17 days

Weight0.21 kg
Height1 in
FinishPolished
MetalPure brass

Solid brass at 210 g. A plated or alloy piece this size weighs about 95 g.

Also in Brass Karchis

A kitchen utensil is a small hand held tool used for food preparation. Common kitchen tasks include cutting food items to size, heating food.

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MMade byArtisans of Moradabad, Uttar PradeshSand cast, hand engraved, lacquer finishedMoradabad Metal Craft, GI tagged

About this piece

This karchi, or serving ladle, weighs 210 grams and is 1 inch high. Polished and made in Moradabad, it is used for serving at a meal or a puja. The handle is finished evenly.

Wash with mild soap and dry at once after each use. Avoid soaking the handle. It is a useful gift for a family kitchen. It also suits a serving table at a festive meal.

The craft

Moradabad. Cast, hammered and lacquered by hand, for three hundred years.

Sand cast, hand engraved, lacquer finished.

Moradabad Metal Craft, GI tagged

How it is made

Brass is melted and poured into sand moulds, cooled, then turned on a lathe to true the shape. Engravers cut the pattern by hand with a hammer and chisel. The piece is polished on a buffing wheel and sealed with a clear lacquer so it stays bright without weekly cleaning.

Care, shipping and returns

Wipe with a dry cloth. Keep away from detergents and damp. Handmade pieces vary slightly in finish, that is the point.

Dispatch in 1 to 3 working days from India by tracked courier. Shipping is charged by parcel weight and shown at checkout. Import duties and taxes, if any, are collected by the courier on delivery.

Arrived damaged or not as described? Send a photo on WhatsApp or email within 48 hours of delivery and we send a replacement at our cost. International orders cannot be cancelled or returned once shipped. Full international terms.

Details

Weight: 0.21 kg
Size: 35.6 × 10.2 × 2.5 cm
Material: Pure brass
Finish: Polished
Height: Under 4 inch
Base Metal: Brass
Made in: Moradabad
SKU: BGC-BC178-E

Good to know

All Kitchen and Serveware

Is brass safe for cooking and eating?

Yes with kalai (tin lining) on cookware, which our kadhais and handis carry. Avoid cooking tomato, tamarind or lemon in uncoated brass. Glasses and thalis are safe for water and dry food.

How do I clean brass utensils?

Lemon and salt or Pitambari after use, rinse and dry. Dishwashers and bleach pit the metal.

What is the weight?

Listed in grams on every piece; brass utensils are sold by weight and thicker walls last longer.

Do sets come in one carton?

Yes, glass and bowl sets ship together within two working days.

Can I re-tin the kalai?

Yes, a kalai wallah re-tins cookware every one to two years; most towns still have one before Diwali.

Can I cook sour dishes in a brass karchi?

Brass reacts with sour food, so use the karchi for quick serving and keep sour dishes out of brass for long.

How do I keep it bright?

Wash it after each use and dry it fully, since moisture leaves water marks and tarnish on brass.