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The blade
Serrated steel, etched with our mark
ബ്ലേഡ്A rounded steel head with sharp teeth all the way around, so it scrapes clean to the shell. The Sapsun logo is etched into the steel.
Stainless steelFull-round teethLogo etched
Handmade in Malabar · Wooden kitchenware
Kitchen wood, made the Kerala way.
Meet the Sapsun chirava: a polished mahogany stand, a black steel arm and a serrated steel blade, with our logo burned into the wood. Order it, and the rest of the range, straight on WhatsApp.
Chirava / coconut scraperPolished mahoganySerrated steel bladeChopping boardsKitchen standsFrom the land of Nilambur teakOrder on WhatsApp
Chirava / coconut scraperPolished mahoganySerrated steel bladeChopping boardsKitchen standsFrom the land of Nilambur teakOrder on WhatsApp
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Anatomy of a Sapsun chirava
The arm
A curved black arm, bolted twice
കൈപ്പിടിThe arm curves out from the wooden post to hold the blade at the right height. Two steel bolts at each end keep it from working loose.
Black steel4 polished boltsFixed angle
The wood
Mahogany backboard, logo burned in
മഹാഗണിA tall polished backboard and wide base, cut from mahogany. It is heavy enough to stay put on the counter while you work, and it looks good left out.
MahoganyHand-polishedEngraved logo
In use
Fresh coconut in a few turns
തേങ്ങ ചിരകാൻHold the half coconut against the blade and turn. The scraped coconut drops straight onto your plate for puttu, thoran or chammanthi.
No electricityEasy to washMade in Kerala
From the land of Nilambur teak
Malabar has been growing fine wood for 180 years
Sapsun Store comes from Malappuram, a short drive from Nilambur. This is where the world's oldest teak plantation still stands, and where Kerala learned to work with wood that lasts.
- 1840sTeak planting begins in Nilambur under H. V. Conolly, then Collector of Malabar.
- TodayConolly's Plot is protected as the world's oldest teak plantation, beside the Chaliyar river.
- In townKFRI's Teak Museum in Nilambur tells the story of the tree, from seed to timber.
Teak · തേക്ക്
Natural oils help it shrug off water. The tree Nilambur is famous for.
Mahogany · മഹാഗണി
Dense, deep red, polishes to a shine. Used for the chirava and boards.
The range
Made for a Kerala kitchen
Add items to your order list, then send the list to us on WhatsApp. We confirm stock, delivery charge and payment there.
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How to order
Four steps, all on WhatsApp
Pick your items
Tap “Add to order” on each product and set the quantity in your order list.
Send the list
Add your name and pincode, then tap “Send order on WhatsApp”. The message is typed for you.
Confirm and pay
We reply with the final price, delivery charge and payment details (UPI or bank transfer).
Delivered
Your order is packed and shipped. We share the tracking number on WhatsApp.
Care guide
Wood lasts when you treat it like wood
A few habits keep your chirava and boards in shape for years.
- Wash
- Rinse with water and mild soap right after use. Do not soak or put it in a dishwasher.
- Dry
- Wipe dry and let it stand so air reaches every side. Keep it out of direct sun.
- Oil
- Once a month, rub a thin coat of coconut oil into the wood and leave it overnight.
- Blade
- Brush coconut out of the teeth with a small brush and dry the steel before storing.
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+91 88914 14836