"Kalai Wala" India is famous for its culture and traditions and deeply rooted culture .. @olddelhiwalk #olddelhiwalk #blogger #dyingart The artisan who performs kalai on vessels is known as 'kalaiwala' there is actually a reason behind using those vessels. Interestingly, these metals or alloys attract and transmit Chaitanya (a divine consciousness). Process of Kalai involves washing the copper utensil first with castic soda. Then the utensil is washed with an acid that contains the gold purifying compound 'Sufa', a salt and another element. After this, utensil is heated and then the kalaiwala sprinkles ammonium chloride and then rubbed onto the utensil with a cotton cloth, which gives out deep white smoke and a peculiar ammoniac smell. Lastly, he dips in the bucket full of water. The sudden contact of the hot utensil with the water creates a harsh and sharp sound to complete the process. #olddelhiphotographytour #olddelhitour #olddelhi #olddelhiwalks #olddelhiphotography #olddelhiwalkingtour #travel #traveller #wanderlust #lonelyplanet #ultimatetravelist #travelmagazine #artist #art #arts #bloggers #bloggergirl #woman #indianphotography #indiatourism (at Delhi, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ylo-9n127/?igshid=19evxnyc5dkog