These two domestic items are made in India of recycled metal. The smaller item is a sieve and the larger a colander. Both are carefully made and are strong.

The side of the sieve is made from recycled Colgate tooth powder containers, with the sieve itself made from fine wire mesh which is riveted on and covered by a further metal strip. It is held firm by two crossed wire strips at the bottom.

The colander is made of powdered milk tins and bottom of an insect repellent tin. The base has a regular pattern of rectangular holes that have been punched out and then folded back.

Using recycled metal to create household objects is common in India and other countries. These two would probably only be used with dry goods to avoid rusting.