Brass Measuring Cup Traditional India Rice Grains Ashtalakshmi Padi 5 inches

Authentic Indian Vessel 1/2 Measure Quality

Traditional brass measuring Ashtalakshmi cups known as padi. It is made of brass and thus, is hardy and durable.Also, it is very easy to clean and use. In most cases it is used for generations.

History Details: Units like Uzhakku, ‘¼ padi ½ padi, 3/4 padi and marakkal were used to measure food. Made of different materials like brass, iron and wood, they were cylindrical in shape with a closed bottom. Grains were measured in the thrash-fields with the use of marakkal which roughly comes up to 1.3 liters per marakkal..