The Story of the Clay Cup™
A Symbol to Share with Your Family and Friends
In 70% of India’s villages, non-Dalits will not eat or drink with Dalits. It is this societal distinction, and the discrimination that accompanies it, that has led us to adopt the Clay Cup™ as our symbol.
Traditionally, when Dalits enter a tea shop and request a cup of tea, they are served in a clay cup rather than a glass or metal cup that others receive. After drinking their tea, they are expected to crush the cup on the ground so that no other person risks being polluted by their cup.
Today, clay cups are commonly used in many parts of India and are no longer exclusively limited to Dalit use. Dalits, however, are still rarely served in glass or metal cups which could carry their “untouchability.”
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Clay Cups™ are used creatively by DFN supporters:
· Campus representatives use the cups at special events to serve coffee or chai.
· Churches use the cups at special communion services.
· Our Social Justice team has gifted each Congressional Office in Washington, D.C. with this special symbol.
· Couples have used the cup at wedding receptions for serving chai or as a wedding favor.
Note: If you would like to order a large volume of cups (25+) for use in your church, school, office, etc., please call our Denver office toll-free at 303-221-1333. You may order an unlimited number of cups; we simply ask that you cover the cost of shipping.
