The metal that purifies water, illuminates the skin and reveals a forgotten art of living: the renaissance of copper

Centuries ago, in the temples of ancient Egypt, in the sacred cities of the Indus Valley, or in the adobe houses of Mesoamerica, water was sacred. It was protected. It was preserved in copper vessels—not out of superstition, but out of wisdom passed down from generation to generation.

Today, science is rediscovering what ancient traditions already knew.
And in a world saturated with microplastics, industrial filters and ephemeral “well-being” fashions, a copper bottle becomes more than an object: a committed gesture, an elegant revolution.

Here's why you'll never look at your glass of water the same way again.

The well-kept secrets of copper

In Ayurvedic philosophy, water left to rest overnight in a copper vessel becomes tamra jal : water charged with balance, vitality, and purity. And what ancient wisdom knew, modern research confirms: copper has natural antibacterial properties , capable of eliminating pathogens such as E. coli or Salmonella , without boiling or filtering.

But this is only the beginning.

Copper is also anti-inflammatory , antioxidant , and essential for the production of collagen and cellular energy. It's a vital mineral… one that our bodies don't get enough of today.

Drinking water from a copper bottle is not a trend.
It's a way to slow down, to reconnect, to live with awareness and beauty.

More than a bottle: a manifesto

Choosing a copper bottle is not trivial.
It's an intentional choice. A desire to transform an everyday gesture into a ritual. To prioritize sustainability, elegance, and meaning.

Owning a copper bottle means taking care of yourself, but also of the world around us.
It is wearing a symbol of harmony between the body, aesthetics and the planet.

What begins as a habit becomes a ritual

Imagine…

You wake up. You breathe. You pick up your copper bottle. The water has been sitting all night. You drink slowly. And what you feel isn't just hydration.
It's a form of presence. Of intention. Of simple beauty.

This is exactly what we want to offer with Unni Atelier :
objects that don't just use you, but transform you .

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