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Ikai Asai

Living Metal Bronze Petite Plate

Living Metal Bronze Petite Plate

Regular price $102.00 CAD
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Hand-Hammered Bronze for Solo Ceremonies

This is bronze (kansa) as the Indus Valley conceived it: 78% copper + 22% tin, transformed through fire and collective human force. This petite plate distills 5,000 years of Harappan metalcraft into a vessel for solitary rituals—morning oats, meditation offerings, or curated cheese boards.

An active participant in dining - bronze is believed to balance energies, deepen flavors, and evolve into a darker, wiser version of itself over lifetimes. Like its larger sibling, it darkens with wisdom under your care, its patina inviting you to witness history evolving in your own kitchen.

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  • Material:  Kansa (Bronze)
  • Dimensions (cm): 17.1(L) x 17.1(B) x 1.8(H); Dia: 17.1
  • Dimensions (inches): 6.7(L) x 6.7(B) x 0.7(H); Dia: 6.7
  • Weight: 390 grams

Cleaning Rituals

  • Traditional: Scrub with tamarind (imli) paste or lemon + baking soda.
  • Modern: Handwash with mild soap + soft sponge. Always dry immediately.
  • Restoring Shine: Polish with vinegar-salt paste (1:2 ratio), then rinse thoroughly.

Usage Guidelines

  • Serve hot meals (kansa retains warmth beautifully)
  • Never microwave or store acidic foods (citrus, tomatoes)
  • Do not use it to store food
  • Do not use dishwashers or abrasive scrubbers

Like all Living Metal pieces, your petite plate darkens unevenly—a testament to hands, not machines.

Forged in Collaboration: Made-to-Order Process
Creating heirloom bronze demands patience. Allow 2-3 weeks:

  1. Alloy Creation: 7 days to source/fuse metals at 700°C
  2. Collective Hammering: 10 days of synchronized artisan work
  3. Stress-Relief Annealing: 3 days of thermal cycling