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hand washing kettles


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  • hand washing kettle

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Sets which consist of a kettle and a pot usually with a perforated flat lid used by people from cultures that dine using their right hands, to wash their hands before and after meals. The kettle sits on the perforated lidded pot and is placed at the dining place. The kettle is filled with water and diners pour the water over their hands into the perforated lidded pot to wash their fingers. Hand washing kettles come in different designs and shapes, ranging from simple to elaborate and are made from materials such as stainless steel, brass or plastic. These are common to Southeast Asia and other parts of the world.

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