{"product_id":"old-kadai-indian-fire-bowl-on-stand-from-rajasthan-ca-1900","title":"Old 1920's Kadai - Indian Fire Bowl On Stand From Rajasthan - 82cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur old Indian Kadai fire bowls \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edate from the 1920's and h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eave been hand selected in Rajasthan.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecycling metal has been a tradition in India for centuries. These fire bowls were skilfully made from re-purposed metal collected by nomadic tribes€™ people known as the \"Gaduliya Lohars,€� who are a caste of itinerant metal workers in Rajasthan and Gujarat.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFavoured by the Rajput kings for their blacksmithing skills for weapon making, the name Lohar means \"smith\" and Gaduliya is the name of their distinctive type of ox cart dating back to the 16thC. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKadais are constructed by riveting or hammer welding plates of iron together, they are extraordinarily strong and the end results achieve a pleasing effect with their unique patchwork.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally, Kadais were used as cauldrons for large scale catering at Indian festivals and weddings. Like most utility items, they were constructed for practical purpose, so in those days they would have been sat on a pile of glowing embers which would have been feed by a team of dedicated kitchen servants to make sure the fire below was always well tended. Now they have become popular because of their use as braziers in the gardens of Rajasthani Palace hotels in the winter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUseful all year round at gatherings of family and friends to keep warm, or indeed to grill food on at barbeques, they make a perfect addition to any garden.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen not in use you can plant them up with bright blousy annuals. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more information about the Lohars. Https:\/\/unesdoc.unesco.org\/ark:\/48223\/pf0000061262.locale=en\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003el\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Supplied with a stand. This kadai is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e supplied with a grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551352316213,"sku":"A01344","price":304.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A01344.jpg?v=1789233352","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/old-kadai-indian-fire-bowl-on-stand-from-rajasthan-ca-1900","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}