Sonar Gaon Painted Aluminium Tea Kettle

The spun aluminium kettle found in every roadside tea stall across Bangladesh, hand-painted in the folk idiom of Sonargaon. Floral and geometric motifs are laid on freehand in gloss enamel, with the interior deliberately left bare food-grade aluminium so nothing painted touches the tea. Sold chiefly as a decorative and display piece for homeware and museum-shop buyers, though the 1.8 L body remains fully functional on low heat.

Cooperative

Rickshaw Revival Studio

Weight

0.6 kg

Origin

Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Material

Food-grade aluminium, oil enamel paint

Craft

Freehand brushwork painting

Dimensions

1.8 L capacity, 22 cm height

Care

Hand wash the interior only with warm water and a soft sponge. Keep paint away from direct flame and never place in a dishwasher.

Finish

Exterior hand-painted in gloss enamel and air-cured. Interior left bare food-grade aluminium, unpainted.