Later they were made of aluminium and steel, both bare metal and enamel-covered, typically of red, blue or white color.
Despite the complicated shape, the jug (without handle) was made of a single metal sheet.
[1][3] When hit by palms, Cegléd jugs produce a wide variety of sounds, depending on the place hit (handle, body, rim), whether it is struck or slapped, whether the jug mouth is muffled, etc.
[4] In 2008 and 2009, two Ceglédi KannaBál festivals, that highlighted this musical instrument, took place.
[5][6] The kanna pioneer József Nagy of Kalyi Jag told the history of the instrument and taught how to play it.