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50-Year-Old Brass Iron Leaves Modern Irons Behind
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News18•07-10-2026, 06:33
50-Year-Old Brass Iron Leaves Modern Irons Behind
- •Chhotelal Rajak from Chhatarpur uses a 50-year-old brass iron passed down from his father to press clothes.
- •The heavy 6 kg brass iron runs on wood heat instead of electricity, preventing burns and yellow stains.
- •It creates sharp creases on all types of garments, making even old clothes look brand new.
- •Despite its weight requiring physical effort, it operates safely and has been supporting his family for decades.
Key Questions Answered
The brass iron has been in use for about 50 years. Chhotelal Rajak has personally been using it to iron clothes for the past 45 years, and before him, it was used by his father.
The iron weighs approximately 6 kg and is made entirely of brass, except for the bolts which are made of iron.
The brass iron is heated using wood rather than electricity, and the brass plate heats up gradually. Because of this heating method and its design, it carries no electric current and does not burn clothes or leave yellow stains.
