मूल • धातु
ROOTS AND ORE
अयं मे हस्तो भगवान् ॥
In these hands lies the power to create.
EVERY GENERATION LEAVES A WITNESS.SOME WITNESSES MUST NOT BE BURIED.
Before it was held in your hands,
it was passed down through theirs.
Not manufactured. Only immortalized.
Not consumed. Only continued.
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Shop by Metal
Choose your element.
OUR ETHOS
In a world of mass production, we exist to safeguard the ancient Indian art of crafting copper, brass, and bronze.
Every vessel we offer is completely handcrafted—shaped by fire, raw earth, and human hands. When you bring our cookware into your home, you hold the unbroken legacy of the artisans who forged it.
Shaped by fire, raw earth, and human hands
Every piece completely handcrafted — no machine replication
Direct partnerships with indigenous metalcraft communities
Ancient techniques preserved across generations
Ayurvedic benefits of copper, brass and bronze
THE ARTISANS
Meet the Makers
We partner directly with the indigenous and generational metalcraft communities of India to ensure their ancestral fires keep burning.
01
THE DHOKRA TRIBE
Dhokra Damar & Ghadwa of Bastar
The original nomadic metalworkers and guardians of a 4,500-year-old lost-wax casting technique that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Using natural beeswax and river clay, they shape raw brass and bell-metal into intricate designs, preserving the oldest known metal-casting method in the world.
02
THE LOHAR & GOND TRIBES
The ancient iron-smiths of the Bastar region who practice traditional Loha Shilp. They hand-forge wrought and scrap metal over open coal fires, shaping every piece entirely by hammer without a single weld.
03
THE JHĀRA TRIBE
Forest-dwelling tribal artisans from central India who have preserved the raw, earthy art of shaping and casting intricate bronze and brass vessels by hand.
04
THE KANSARIS
Indigenous bell-metal artisans who carry the ancient, elemental alchemy of mixing copper and tin to cast pure Kansa dinnerware for holistic wellness.
05
THE TAMBAT
Traditional coppersmiths renowned for their hypnotic mathar kaam—the rhythmic, strengthening indentations hammered into copper that serve as the artisan's permanent signature.
अयं मे हस्तो भगवान् ॥
In these hands lies the power to create.
EVERY GENERATION LEAVES A WITNESS.SOME WITNESSES MUST NOT BE BURIED.
Before it was held in your hands,
it was passed down through theirs.
Not manufactured. Only immortalized.
Not consumed. Only continued.
THE METALS
Know your material.
तांबा
TAMRA · Copper
~99.9% Pure Copper
Use
Cold to Room Temp: Ideal for storing overnight drinking water. Never use for hot liquids or cooking.
Traditional Benefits
Acts as a natural antimicrobial agent. Balances the body's doshas, aids digestion, and boosts daily vitality.
पीतल
PITAL · Brass
~60-70% Copper + ~30-40% Zinc
Use
Medium to Low Heat: Perfect for slow cooking, simmering, and roasting on a stove or hearth.
Traditional Benefits
Retains up to 90% of food's natural nutrients during cooking. The natural zinc infusion gently supports immune health.
कांसा
KANSA · Bronze
~78-80% Copper + ~20-22% Pure Tin (Traditional Bell-Metal ratio)
Use
Warm to Room Temp: Strictly for dining and serving plated food. Never place on a direct flame.
Traditional Benefits
Naturally alkalizes acidic foods to actively aid digestion. Traditionally forged for gut health, immunity, and holistic wellness.
Our Heritage
Welcome heritage
into your home.
For centuries, Indian artisans have hammered, cast and polished copper and brass into objects of everyday use. These were not luxury items — they were the standard. A brass thali. A copper pot. A kansa bowl.
Somewhere along the way, we replaced them with plastic and stainless steel. Roots & Ore exists to reverse that — to bring Indian metalcraft back into the modern home, with the quality and intention it has always deserved.
"We exist to carry Indian tradition forward — to place it in front of the world with the pride and precision it deserves."
— Rugved Amdabade, Founder
Master Craftsman
Handcrafted Heritage · Roots & Ore
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