Title: Clay Cups (TM)
The term Dalit is an ancient Marathi (a West Indian language) word that may be defined as “ground” or “broken in pieces” It refers to people who have been broken, or ground down by those above them in a deliberate and active way. As a result, Dalit usually refers to the portion of the Indian population falling outside of the Indian caste society; those who are traditionally know as the “outcaste” or “untouchables.”
Clay cups are commonly used by establishments in India and are provided exclusively for the Dalits. The purpose is to destroy the cup after each use so that no upper caste customer will ever use it and risk “contamination by a Dalit’s uncleanness.” Dalit Freedom Network has chosen the clay cup as a visual representation of the Dalits’ brokenness and oppression. These cups are made by the Dalit community outside of Hyderabad, India. Our clay cups measure approximately 3” in height and 2” in diameter.
- Use your cup as a reminder to pray for the Dalits!*
- Have one in your home!
- Have one in your workplace!
- Give one to your friend or child!
If you would like a clay cup or many clay cups, click on the Donate Now button. We leave the amount* that you would like to donate up to you. Please remember our shipping and handling costs as we get these cups directly from India.
Please note in the Comment section on the next page, how many cups you would like.Note: Volume (30+) pricing available for quantity of 30, 50, 275, or multiples of these amounts: Call us at 303-221-1333 or email us at Bulk Clay Cup Orders
