My mom’s generation was lucky enough to have grown up without knowing too much about plastics.
While my grandmom’s generation mostly used brass and bronze vessels and utensils, my mom’s generation used stainless steel.
Today plastics are in. Colourful trendy water bottles of different shapes and sizes, milk cans, lock and lock boxes, and so many more.
Last year my mom distributed all the bronze utensils she had received from my paternal grandmother. She had earmarked a few pieces for my siblings and me.
I got the cutest looking 100 year old bronze water bottle – we call it a ‘Kooja’. My grandma used to carry milk or water in this Kooja, when she travelled. Most people of the time had Kooja water bottles.
I so love this beautiful water bottle. It is made of bronze. It is also quite heavy. It brings back memories of my grandma. I can imagine my grandma in her saree, carrying this Kooja.
My Kooja sits on one of my corner tables, constantly reminding me of our lovely traditions and history.
I love my Kooja.
Do you have any such thing from your grandparents? Would love to know.
Simple Moments of Life 