{"product_id":"thompson-aila-handcrafted-solid-copper-vessel-sink-aila","title":"Thompson AILA Handcrafted Solid Copper Vessel Sink - AILA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order by Thompson Traders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Call \u003ca href=\"tel:18003594460\"\u003e1-800-359-4460\u003c\/a\u003e for the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"marketing-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere New Design Meets an Ancient Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAILA was conceived by designer Leslie Carothers using an AI image tool, then handmade in solid copper by Thompson artisans in Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, with techniques passed down for generations. Thompson calls it the first AI-designed sink brought to market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every AILA is hand-raised from solid copper, the curves, hammer marks and color vary slightly from piece to piece. It is a genuine collector's sink, made for a bathroom where the vanity is the centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Handmade from solid copper\u003cbr\u003e• Designed by Leslie Carothers using AI\u003cbr\u003e• Crafted by artisans in Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico\u003cbr\u003e• A true one-off statement piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cgt-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cgt-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tab active\" id=\"tab-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thompsontraders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AILA.pdf\" style=\"color: #0000EE; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Thompson spec sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thompsontraders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Thompson-Installation-Instructions_Bath-and-Kitchen-Sinks-2.pdf\" style=\"color: #0000EE; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThompson installation guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee AILA in 3D, or in your own space:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mazing.link\/MMx6-rkoF2\" style=\"color: #0000EE; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eopen the interactive 3D and AR viewer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on your phone or computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade from solid copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Leslie Carothers using AI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted by artisans in Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true one-off statement piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for a Living Copper Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThompson calls this an \u003cstrong\u003eEvolved\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, which means it is meant to change. With everyday use the copper slowly deepens and darkens, and early water spots or shiny marks blend back in as the patina builds. That gradual change is part of the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday:\u003c\/strong\u003e wash with a mild dish soap and a soft cloth or sponge, then wipe dry. Thompson suggests original blue Dawn, classic white Ivory or original green Palmolive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional:\u003c\/strong\u003e a carnauba wax with no polishing agents (Flitz Wax, for example), applied every month or two, protects the surface and slows the patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper or metal polishes (Wright's Copper Cream, Brasso), Bar Keepers Friend, Soft Scrub, bleach, drain cleaner, steel wool and scouring pads. These strip the patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidic foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e lemon, lime, tomato and toothpaste can leave bright spots. Rinse them away; any spots fade back into the patina with time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThompson's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thompsontraders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thompson-Finish-Guide.pdf\" style=\"color: #0000EE; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFinish Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e lists approved cleaners for every finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade means unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is made by hand, so expect small variations in size, texture and color from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your faucet.\u003c\/strong\u003e A vessel sink usually needs a tall vessel faucet or a wall-mounted faucet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:18003594460\"\u003e1-800-359-4460\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll talk to a real person who knows these sinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade by Hand in Santa Clara del Cobre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThompson's metalsmiths trained in the tradition of Santa Clara del Cobre, a mountain town in Michoacán, Mexico, where copper has been worked by hand since the 1500s. The P'urhépecha people of the region were among the most advanced metalworkers of the pre-Hispanic world, and many of today's coppersmiths are their descendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional process is slow: the metal is heated, hammered, cooled and heated again, over and over, until the form is right. Each small dimple is the mark of a single hammer strike, which is why no two Thompson pieces are ever exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my copper sink turn green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. In a normal home, copper develops a brown patina, from reddish tones to a deep old-penny brown. The blue-green you see on the Statue of Liberty comes from years of salty sea spray. If a cleaner is left sitting on the surface and leaves a mark, it usually lifts off easily with a fingernail or a nylon scraper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the color change over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, gently. This finish is designed to deepen as it ages, and small marks blend back in as the patina develops. A carnauba wax slows the process if you prefer the color to stay closer to new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a professional installer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThompson recommends that all of its sinks are installed by a licensed professional, following Thompson's installation guide (linked above). If your installer has questions about cutouts or support, we can get answers from Thompson for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy might my sink look a little different from the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is made by hand, so size, texture and color vary slightly from piece to piece and from the photos. Those small differences are the signature of handmade work, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAILA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAILA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHandcrafted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 8px;\"\u003eThompson Traders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thompson Traders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67788491784419,"sku":"AILA","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/5674\/6592\/files\/AILA_Sink_1-scaled.jpg?v=1792772562","url":"https:\/\/manorhousesinks.com\/products\/thompson-aila-handcrafted-solid-copper-vessel-sink-aila","provider":"Manor House Sinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}