Kitchen Products
Tumblers are also called as ‘Gilas’ (a Hindi version of ‘glass’).
Various sized tumblers/ glasses are used for drinking water, milk, juices, beverages etc. The tall tumbler (also known as ‘Bada Gilas’) is used mostly for drinking Matha (butter milk), Lassi, fruit juices etc.
The drinking glasses used on a daily basis were normally made of copper in the olden days. The rich class used tumblers made of silver or gold. But nowadays, stainless steel and glass tumblers are most popular for domestic use.
Stainless Steel Glasses
A wide range of stainless steel tumblers are used across households and restaurants. These sleek designed tumblers/glasses have a classic appeal and are known for their fine polish, durability, low cost and low maintenance. Stainless steel tumblers are available in a number of different sizes, shapes and outer finishes like brushed steel, frosted steel, etc. to suit different tastes and some manufacturers custom-make them as per the requirements of the clients.
Different styles of stainless steel glasses
Copper Glasses:
Sometimes glasses made of this material are preferred over other materials.
Copper glasses/ tumblers, have anti-microbial properties and can inhibit growth of harmful bacteria like E. Coli or Staphylococcus aureus unlike glass or stainless steel tumblers. Storing water for three hours in a copper tumbler can kill harmful bacteria. It is believed that this water can prevent amoebiasis, dysentery, diarrhea, cholera, jaundice and other diseases caused due to water poisoning.
Ayurveda recommends the use of copper tumbler water, to balance all the three Doshas (Kapha, Vata and Pitta) in the human body and helps in getting rid of skin diseases, inflammation, respiratory disorders, piles, spleen and gynacological disorders.
Since oxidation and discolouration of these tumblers take place sometimes, care can be taken by the usage of copper cleaning agents/powders available in the market to retain a shiny finish. Copper tumblers are not dishwasher friendly, as acids contained in the soap tarnish the copperware permanently.
Modern-day materials
Some manufacturers are now producing beautiful glasses in the glass material, decked with white metal carvings at the base. The drinking glasses have white metal wrapped around the base or the whole body and have a designer look. They have an antique and vintage effect and the white metal used imparts a look of richness. They are engraved with artistic designs, contemporary and oriental motifs. They complement any table, adding magic to the decor of the room.
These drinking glasses are available in different designs and colours. They are available as coloured drinking glasses, vintage drinking glasses, antique drinking glasses, designer glasses, decorative glasses, cocktail glasses, metal glasses, glass cups, transparent drinking glasses etc. Their heights vary from 2.5” to 5” inches based on the design style.
These sculpted by dexterous craftsmen are a sure to mesmerize anyone.
Firozabad glass industry for the last two centuries has been involved in manufacturing drinking glasses, beer glasses, wine glasses in attractive cuttings, and charming designs.
Tumblers made of glass material
