One shiny sipper.
According to Ayurveda, the ancient holistic medicine system, drinking water from a copper vessel is believed to offer benefits for health and longevity—but we also think these hammered copper cups are just plain handsome, too. Each cup holds 12 ounces and is handmade from 100% recycled copper by Mexican artisans.
Photography by Rocky Luten & James Ransom
Meet the Maker
Sertodo Copper
Austin, TX
Sertodo Copper has been making hand-hammered recycled copper pieces since 1997, and to this day each piece is still individually handcrafted by artisans in southwestern Mexico according to a 1,000-year-old method. Their hammered copper Moscow Mule mugs, trays, paella pans, and more are just the things to bring a bit of gleam into your kitchen.
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Reviews for
Hammered Copper Water Cups (Set of 2)
Reviews for
Hammered Copper Water Cups (Set of 2)
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Beautifully crafted
These cups are much prettier than I’d expected. Perfectly weighted, and shaped, they are lovely to use.
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