If DIY spirits aren’t your thing, the still can be used to make essential oils or distilled water instead.

Distilling is a tradition that hasn’t really changed in, well, centuries. This still is fashioned after the alembic still, which dates back to ancient Egypt. It’s handcrafted by artisans in India, who are paid a fair wage for their work. They carefully hammer and solder the pieces to create an eye-catching still that is as functional as it is beautiful.