Hand Painted Kansa Glasses

Where art, architecture and everyday rituals meet.

Long before stainless steel found its way into Indian homes, kansa held a place at the heart of everyday life. Crafted into vessels that were used, cherished and passed down, it was a material that belonged as much to the rituals of a home as to its history.

With the Pure Kansa Glass Set, we bring this legacy into the present.

Inspired by the intricate jaalis of Rajasthan — the architectural latticework that adorns temples, havelis and palaces — each glass is a meeting of form, function and artistry. The delicate patterns are meticulously hand-painted by artists in India, giving every piece the character of something made by hand, never simply made.

At Almirah Stories, we believe the most meaningful objects live at the intersection of art, architecture and functionality. They are beautiful enough to display, thoughtful enough to use every day, and enduring enough to become part of a family's story.

The Pure Kansa Glass Set is made for the table you gather around today, and the generations who will gather around it tomorrow.

Because some things are too beautiful to be fleeting. They become heirlooms. They find their way into family stories, are carefully wrapped during a move, and one day, perhaps, become the subject of a rather spirited conversation about who gets to keep them.

Consider this your family's next heirloom. And perhaps, a future line item in your will.

Disclaimer: Over time, pure Kansa naturally oxidizes and develops a darker patina when exposed to air and moisture.