Our brass tableware is handcrafted by Parul Handicraft, a family-run workshop led by Praveen Gupta in Moradabad, India, a city known as the country’s brass capital. Their
close-knit team has dedicated itself to preserving traditional brass-making techniques that have defined the region for generations.
Our brass tableware is handcrafted by Parul Handicraft, a family-run workshop led by Praveen Gupta in Moradabad, India, a city known as the country’s brass capital. Their
close-knit team has dedicated itself to preserving traditional brass-making techniques that have defined the region for generations.
Each artisan at Parul Handicraft has been trained under seasoned masters. Their craft follows the timeless philosophy of learning by doing, ensuring that precision, patience, and artistry continue to thrive across generations.
Working with pure brass, a blend of 67% copper and 33% zinc, the artisans transform raw material from Jagadhriand Rewaradhi into elegant tableware. Over nearly 20 days, each piece is cut, pressed, and hammered by hand, then finished with the signature border that requires meticulous alignment and craftsmanship. Multiple rounds of polishing reveal the golden nikhar shine, while an antique finish highlights the intricate edge detailing. No two plates are ever the same, each reflects the maker’s hand, care, and story.
Claymen, based in New Delhi, is a contemporary pottery studio founded by Amandeep Sandhu, known for its minimalist and soulful handmade creations. Each piece is crafted by hand, celebrating imperfection and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Using natural clay and traditional techniques, Claymen’s work reflects the intersection of art, design, and humanity, reminding us that simplicity and sincerity are at the heart of true craftsmanship.
The tandoor is often described in romantic terms — ancient, primal, elemental. Yet beneath its clay walls lies one of the most sophisticated cooking systems ever developed. Long before modern kitchens spoke of convection, radiant heat, or controlled combustion, the tandoor mastered all three simultaneously.
Indian cuisine has always been shaped by hands beyond the kitchen. Artisans — metalworkers, potters, textile makers, and craftsmen — have long influenced how food is presented, shared, and remembered. This article explores the role of artisans in Indian culinary presentation, revealing how material culture supports flavour, hospitality, and rhythm at one of the best Indian restaurant experiences in Nice, where Indian tradition meets Parisian clarity and Riviera ease.
Dining is never only about food. The objects that carry a meal — plates, bowls, textures, weight — shape how flavour is received. At The Crossing Indian Bistro, tableware is not decoration, but extension. This article explores the artisans behind the tableware used at The Crossing, revealing how Indian craftsmanship, patience, and tradition quietly support one of the best Indian restaurant experiences in Nice, shaped by restraint, Parisian sensibility, and Riviera rhythm.
