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A simple, complete guide to buy right iron or cast iron cookware, season & maintain, do’s & don’ts & many more insights in the authentic traditional way. Documented based on discussions with artisans, communities as well as practical experience. In this...

Soapstone Cookware are extensively used for cooking in regular stoves. In India, soapstone has been in use for thousands of years for carving purposes and making cooking pots.  Versatility of Kalchatti (stone vessel)  The best part of soapstone vessel is that...

Soapstone once mined are chiseled into the desired shape. Unlike clay, they are not heated. Hence the stone is not used to any form of heat. This is the reason for treating a soapstone vessel before using it. The treatment process...

Wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year 2020! The last few months of 2019 had been extremely exciting for us at Zishta. Thanks to the sustained effort of the Zishta team in reviving traditions from the roots,...

Yesterday our Prime minister came on National TV and announced that entire nation would go on lockdown for next 21 days. Though in my opinion, this announcement could have been done with better planning, ample time (Instead of 3 short...