For thousands of years in India, the women of a household gathered to oil each other's hair, an unhurried act of love passed from grandmother to mother to daughter. This comb brings that ritual back into your hands.
Each comb is made by hand by skilled artisans in India from kansa, the sacred "bell metal" of Ayurveda, a traditional alloy of copper and tin. The metal is shaped, finished, and polished by hand, a slow craft that cannot be rushed. The same metal has rung in temple bells and held offerings on altars for centuries, prized for its cool, calming, grounding touch.
Today, only a few artisans still know how to work kansa by hand, and this rare craft is quietly disappearing. Yet a beautiful revival is underway. As Ayurveda finds its way into homes around the world, people are rediscovering the old wisdom of cooking, eating, and caring for themselves with kansa. Bringing this comb into your daily ritual helps keep that living tradition, and the hands that carry it, alive.
Its smooth, rounded teeth glide through the hair and press gently into the scalp. Moving slowly along the crown, where the marma points and the crown chakra rest, the comb quiets a busy mind and draws you back into your body. Many find it becomes the most peaceful few minutes of their day, especially before sleep.
Details
- Handmade by artisans in India from pure kansa (copper and tin)
- Wide, rounded teeth for gentle scalp massage
- Suitable for all hair types
- Beautiful with Ayurvedic hair oils
- Each piece is handmade, so small variations are part of its character
The Ritual
- Warm a little hair oil between your palms and massage it into the scalp.
- Starting at the hairline, draw the comb slowly back along the center of the head toward the crown.
- Pause at the crown and make small, slow circles, breathing deeply.
- Continue down to the nape of the neck, then comb through the lengths of the hair.
Use it daily, or make it a weekly ritual of rest and self-care.
Care
Wash with mild soap and warm water, then dry completely. Kansa naturally deepens in color over time. To restore its glow, rub gently with lemon juice and a pinch of salt, rinse, and dry.
