https://sannadhi.pages.dev/blog/ Maker stories, care guides and notes on everyday Indian craft. en-in Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:43:45 GMT Astro https://sannadhi.pages.dev/blog/caring-for-brass-and-copper/ https://sannadhi.pages.dev/blog/caring-for-brass-and-copper/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT How to clean hand-hammered metal while keeping the patina that makes it interesting. The charm of hand-hammered brass and copper is that it ages. If you want an even shine, use a paste of lemon juice and salt, rub gently and rinse well. If you like the patina, simply wipe with a dry cloth and keep the piece away from prolonged moisture. Never put copper bottles in a dishwasher. Dry thoroughly after washing, and store in a dry place.

]]> Sannadhi Studio care brass copper https://sannadhi.pages.dev/blog/south-indian-filter-coffee-at-home/ https://sannadhi.pages.dev/blog/south-indian-filter-coffee-at-home/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT The ratios, the grind and the little details that make a better tumbler of filter coffee. Start with a 70:30 arabica-robusta blend ground fine for a filter. Add two heaped teaspoons of powder to the upper chamber, press gently, and pour hot water just off the boil. Let it drip slowly — rushing it makes the decoction bitter. A traditional ratio is one part decoction to two parts hot milk, with sugar to taste. Warm the tumbler first. Small things, better coffee.

]]> Sannadhi Studio coffee rituals https://sannadhi.pages.dev/blog/how-to-choose-a-handwoven-throw/ https://sannadhi.pages.dev/blog/how-to-choose-a-handwoven-throw/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Weight, fibre and weave matter more than the label. A short guide to picking a throw you will actually use. A good throw should earn its place on the sofa. For most Indian homes, a light cotton or cotton-linen throw is more useful than a heavy wool one. Look for a breathable weave, a manageable size (130 × 180 cm works for most sofas) and a finished edge that will survive regular washing. Colour matters too: natural dyes soften beautifully but may shift slightly in the first wash, so wash separately in cold water. And if you are buying handwoven, expect small irregularities. They are part of the material.

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