{"title":"Gifts under Rs 1,500","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnder Rs 1,500. Small diyas, katoris, glasses, supari boxes, agarbatti stands, single figurines and the smaller wall pieces. This is where return gifts and office gifts usually sit, and where a set of the same piece in quantity makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything here is solid metal, not plated, which is unusual at this price and is what the gram figure on each page is for. Nothing is lacquered, so a piece given today will darken over months and come back with lemon and salt in about a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brass-glass","title":"Copper and Brass Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper tumbler on a stepped brass foot, with a twisted rope band at the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper cup, unlacquered, on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered above the waist, polished below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Turned brass, stepped in three rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler on a turned brass foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper is hammered from the rim down to the waist and left plain below it, and the join is covered by a twisted rope band soldered on like a length of cord. The foot is brass, turned in three steps and wide enough that the tumbler stands without rocking. Rim and interior are bare copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler built in two metals sets a copper drinking cup on a brass foot, so the wall that holds the water and the base that carries the weight are worked from different sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and two metals rather than one. The cup is copper and the foot is brass, which is why the colour changes at the join instead of running the same tone from rim to table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hammer facets above the rope band are struck by hand and land differently each time. The brass foot is turned on a lathe, so that part matches closely from one pair to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth metals darken in air, at different rates and to different colours, so the copper goes brown while the brass foot goes duller and warmer. Lemon and salt work on both, then dry them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater in the copper cup is fine and is what these are made for. Do not stand the pair in water, though, because the join between cup and foot holds damp and will mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. A pair suits a bedside table or a two-place setting, and a table that seats four or six needs the matching number so nobody gets a different glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940318245186,"sku":"PP-CB-DRK-TUM-187","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_164504_jpg_eeb6b587-adc1-4f5e-8186-8716fd8840a7.jpg?v=1776509919"},{"product_id":"brass-glass-set-of-2","title":"Brass Glass with Floral Engraving, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo brass glasses engraved with flowers from the foot to the lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Engraved body, polished inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving covers the whole body. A floral scroll runs from the plain band above the foot up to a plain band under the flare, and the two glasses do not carry the same stretch of it, so the flowers sit at different heights on each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glass is the plain tapered drinking vessel of the Indian table, no handle and no stem, set beside the thali through the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g for two glasses is a heavy gauge for the size, and the pattern is cut into the wall, so there is no plating to wear off the high points where a hand holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The two in the frame already differ from each other, because the scroll is worked glass by glass and does not begin at the same point on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep nimbu pani or curd in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlain water and milk are fine. Nimbu pani and chaas are both sour enough to pull at bare brass, so pour them, drink them and rinse the glass out rather than letting either stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The floral scroll runs from foot to lip on both glasses, and machine detergent dries white in every cut of it. Wash them by hand with a soft sponge and dry them at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person at the table. Sold as a pair, so a family of four takes two sets, and most households keep a spare pair back for guests rather than counting to the last glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940513247554,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-GLA-043","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_164806_jpg_f53a9306-51d6-4c00-a8a3-d79461678857.jpg?v=1776519810"},{"product_id":"brass-bowl-set-of-2","title":"Brass Serving Katori, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo brass katori with turned-out rims and a scrolled band on the lower wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished inside, matte band outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Turned out almost flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two katori of one size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth bowls are the same size, which is what makes the pair work at a table set for two. The wall runs straight down from a rim turned out almost flat, and the floral band cut into the lower half is left matte where the rest is polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA katori is the small metal bowl that carries the wet part of an Indian meal, one for dal and one for a sabzi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g for the pair is sheet brass with weight behind it, and a plated bowl of the same width would ring thin the moment a spoon touched the side of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The band on the wall is worked bowl by bowl, so its height and the point where the pattern closes shift a little between one katori and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. A katori of curd through a meal is fine, but left standing overnight it will mark bare brass and take a metallic edge from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hand wash with a mild liquid and a soft sponge, and dry both bowls before they are put away. A machine cycle takes the shine off brass and whitens the band cut into the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount one katori per wet dish per person. Two is a place setting for one with a dal and a sabzi, so four people at a full meal usually want six to eight between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940515541314,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-KAT-042","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165048_jpg_66809a2b-2bb6-46d5-9fd6-8b51ca44dbd9.jpg?v=1776519993"},{"product_id":"brass-bowl","title":"Brass Serving Bowl with Turned Rim, 300 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deep plain brass bowl with one turned step below the rim and a mirror inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished inside, brushed outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Plain, with a single turned step below it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass serving bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no pattern on it at all. A single turned step runs right round the wall a finger below the rim, and above that step the brass is bright while below it the wall is left brushed with fine lathe rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serving bowl is the deep round bowl a dish comes to the table in, filled once and spooned out by everyone at the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 300 g in a bowl this deep is spun sheet with body in it, and the turned step is cut into the wall on a lathe rather than pressed into a skin over some other metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The bowl is spun and polished by hand, so the height of the turned step and the depth of the mirror inside shift from one bowl to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, bare brass inside. It will hold a dry sabzi or a dal for the length of a meal. Curd, sambhar and anything with tamarind in it should go in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. Sour food in bare brass takes on a metallic edge within a few hours and leaves a dull patch on the floor of the bowl that has to be polished out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A machine cycle leaves the mirror inside grey and streaked, which is the whole point of this bowl. Wash it by hand with a mild liquid and dry it with a cloth straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940516720962,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-BOW-045","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165147_jpg.jpg?v=1776520064"},{"product_id":"brass-hand-painted-table-top-plate","title":"Hand Painted Brass Tray with Elephant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA shaped brass tray painted with an elephant on a coral ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand painted, gold left bare at the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: An elephant in a gold blanket, teal corner panels with a lotus in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Flat underside, no foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 hand painted brass tray\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outline is not round. Four lobes swing out and two points pull the ends into a leaf shape, and the edge is filed into fine radial teeth left in bare gold. The elephant stands in the middle under a pink and gold blanket, and the corner panels are teal with a lotus set in each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative tray is made to be shown rather than carried, shaped and finished on the face that faces up, and it takes keys, small change or a few wrapped sweets on a console or a side table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. For marks, a barely damp cloth and nothing else. Dry it straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colour is a surface layer over the metal. Lemon, salt, tamarind and brass polish all lift it — the same things that bring bare brass back to a shine will take the pattern off this piece. Keep them away from the painted areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny bare brass on the foot, rim or underside can be cleaned the normal way with lemon and salt. Work around the colour, not over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak it, do not scrub it, and keep steel wool and scouring pads away from it entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it out of long direct sunlight. Applied colour fades where bare brass would only darken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid sheet metal under the colour. The underside is left bare, so turn it over and you are looking at the same metal the paint is sitting on rather than at a coated base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elephant and the panels will be the same. The coral ground is brushed on and pools differently on every tray, so some come out deeper at the centre and lighter towards the points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured it, so the page carries no width or height. That is deliberate. An estimate a couple of centimetres out is worse than an honest gap, particularly for a piece going onto a shelf that is already full. The weight above is measured. Ask and we will put a tape to this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painted face will not. The bare underside will darken like any unlacquered brass, and it will mark a light surface once it does, so keep a felt pad or a cloth under it on wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945242620226,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-TRA-139","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184331_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-om","title":"Hand Engraved Brass Om, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flat brass om, engraved over every face with fine leaf and hatch strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, engraved over the faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung on a wall or set on a mandir shelf as a vaastu piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass om\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole surface is worked. Fern-like strokes fill the broad curves, finer hatching fills the narrow ones, and the cut edges are left plain so the shape stays readable from across a room. A small opening is cut through the upper arm, the only hole anywhere in the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOm is the syllable set at the head of a text and kept as a cut or cast form on a wall, a mandir shelf or a desk. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, cut from thick metal rather than pressed out of sheet. The section is deep enough to see at the edges in the photograph, and 250 g on a kitchen scale says the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe form will. The engraving will not, because every stroke is cut by hand, so the strokes fall at different angles and no two faces are filled in quite the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn om is usually kept above eye level on a wall, on the mandir shelf, or on a desk where it faces the room. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid through the whole section, with no hollow back and no filler. It will stand leaning against a wall as it does in the photograph, and it will also take a hook through the opening at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945347707202,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-OMS-179","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162409_jpg.jpg?v=1776689365"},{"product_id":"brass-swastik","title":"Brass Swastik with Hanging Loop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass swastik with a raised rosette where the four arms cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the cast pattern left matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Combed strokes sweeping out along each arm, an open rosette at the crossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung at a doorway or on a wall as a vaastu piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass swastik\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relief is cast, not cut. Every arm is filled with curved strokes that sweep out from the middle, and where the four arms cross a small open rosette stands proud of them. A plain raised border follows the outline the whole way round. The loop at the top is part of the same casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swastik is the four-armed auspicious mark drawn or fixed at the threshold of an Indian home at Diwali and at the start of a new undertaking. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, cast in one piece with the hanging loop. A plated version of this size would come in well under 200 g, so a kitchen scale is the quickest test you can run at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The pattern comes from a mould, so it repeats, but the filing and polishing after casting are done by hand and the rosette at the centre picks up light differently on each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA swastik is usually fixed at the main door, above or beside the frame, or on the wall of the mandir. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid metal through the arms and the centre. The pattern is raised on the front face, the back is plain, and none of the 200 g comes from anything other than brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945351704898,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-SWA-180","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162558_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-kamdhenu-ji-small","title":"Brass Kamdhenu Murti with Calf, 350 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Kamdhenu murti with the calf standing in under her to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Cow standing over a feeding calf, rosette between the horns, ears cast as open rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Oval plate with a twisted rope edge, flat underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Kamdhenu murti with calf\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe stands over the calf, which reaches up under her belly with its head turned in to feed. A rosette sits between her horns and her ears are cast as open rings, so light passes through them. The cloth over her back carries a small figure in relief. The oval plate under her is edged with a twisted rope line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamdhenu is the cow shown with her calf feeding beneath her, the gau mata form kept in a home mandir, and the calf is what separates the murti from a plain cow figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass. The legs and the calf are thin sections and still bring the piece to 350 g, which a plated shell of this size could not do. Weigh it when it lands and the number settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The rosette on the forehead, the relief on the cloth and the rope edge of the plate are cut by hand, so their crispness and the tone of the polish vary from one murti to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot measured, so not printed. A murti is the easiest thing in this trade to misjudge from a photograph, which is exactly why we are not going to estimate it from one. The weight above was measured. Tell us the shelf it is going on and we will measure the piece and answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter not. Water runs into the gap between the cow and the calf and sits there out of reach of a cloth, and unlacquered brass left wet will darken in that pocket first. Wipe it dry instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945725325634,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-KAM-150","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160643_jpg.jpg?v=1776689364"},{"product_id":"saraswati-maa-brass-idol","title":"Brass Saraswati Murti with Veena, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Saraswati murti seated on an open lotus with the veena across her lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Four arms, veena laid across the lap, tall tiered crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Two-tier open lotus with every petal engraved, flat underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Saraswati murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe veena lies across her lap, the gourd resting at her right knee and the peg head curving up past her left shoulder, held by the two lower hands. The lotus below is cut in two tiers, a cupped ring of petals under her and a flat spread beneath that, each petal engraved with a small lotus of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Saraswati murti carries the veena, the long-necked stringed instrument that names her as the deity of learning and music, and she is seated on an open lotus with four arms rather than two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass. At 250 g the piece is dense for its height, and the raised arms would snap on a thin plated shell. A kitchen scale on the day it arrives is the test to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. Every lotus petal on the base is engraved by hand, so the flower inside each one differs slightly, and the polish sits deeper in some petals than others from one murti to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not put a tape to it, so there is no height on this page and we will not print an estimate. The weight is the number we do have, and on a cast figure it tells you more than height does, because two murtis of the same height can differ by a kilo. If the height decides it, write to us and we will measure this one before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter not. The open lotus holds water between its petals and under the seat, and unlacquered brass left wet there stains where a cloth cannot reach. Dry the murti after pooja instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947447677250,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-SAR-151","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160117_jpg.jpg?v=1776689356"},{"product_id":"brass-trishul","title":"Brass Trishul with Stepped Square Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass trishul with three prongs over a pierced collar on a plain shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Three prongs over a fluted collar with two pierced openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Stepped square base with a fluted top face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Stood upright in the mandir beside the murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass trishul on a stepped square base\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre prong runs straight and the two outer prongs curl away from it and back in, all three finishing in fine points that read pinker than the shaft below. Under them a fluted collar carries two pierced openings, and a bow-tie cross piece is fitted over the plain rod halfway down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trishul is the three-pronged staff carried by Shiva, kept in the home mandir as an emblem rather than as a working object, usually mounted upright on its own base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The prongs and the base are cast and the shaft is a solid rod, and at 250 g the base holds the piece upright without anything needed under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. Each trishul is cast and then filed and polished by hand, so the curl of the outer prongs and the depth of the collar shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come apart from the base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt photographs as one piece with the shaft seated into the base. We have not had one apart to check whether that joint unscrews, so treat it as fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry cloth over the prongs and the shaft. Once the brass dulls, lemon and salt brings it back, but rinse the pierced collar well and dry it, because water sits in the openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947629965634,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-TRI-076","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260130_151449_jpg.jpg?v=1776689342"},{"product_id":"brass-panvatta-set-of-2","title":"Brass Panvatta with Pierced Rim, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of footed brass panvatta with pierced rims and engraved floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, engraved, pierced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Trumpet pedestal foot under each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One large plate, one small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 large brass panvatta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small brass panvatta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two stand one inside the other, the small plate on its own foot in the middle of the large one, so the pair reads as one two-tier stand or comes apart into two. Teardrop holes are pierced just inside the petal-cut edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA panvatta is the footed metal plate a paan is offered from, holding the betel leaf, supari and lime clear of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and thin. 200 g across two footed plates is a light gauge of sheet, which is what lets the rim be cut and pierced at all. Handle it as sheet metal, not as a casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The petals at the edge are cut by hand, so their width wanders slightly, and the pierced holes do not fall at exactly the same spacing on every plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are serving plates, not storage. Slaked lime, a wet leaf or a squeeze of lemon will all mark bare brass if they are left sitting, so wipe both plates out once the paan has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The pierced teardrops and the engraved floor hold detergent and dry white, and the thin pedestal foot bends if a rack shifts. Wash both plates by hand and dry them with a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pair covers a table. The large plate carries the leaves and the small one takes supari and elaichi, so a second pair only earns its place if paan goes out in two rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948103627074,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-PAN-041","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260131_144951_jpg.jpg?v=1776689364"},{"product_id":"brass-tortoise-superfine","title":"Superfine Brass Vaastu Tortoise","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small cast brass tortoise with a honeycomb shell of beaded hexagon cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell: Raised hexagon cells filled with granules, a beaded row at the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Superfine, the trade grade for the finest casting and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Kept indoors as a vaastu piece, often on a plate or in a shallow bowl of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hexagon on the shell is outlined by a ridge and filled with a cluster of tiny raised beads, and a row of the same beads runs round the rim. The head is left smooth against all that, with one bead for the eye. The legs are flat and fluted, and a small fan of a tail closes the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn vaastu practice a tortoise, or kachua, is kept indoors as a household emblem, often set on a plate or in a shallow bowl of water near the entrance. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, cast in one. The granules on the shell are metal raised in the mould rather than beads stuck on, and the 150 g on a kitchen scale is the whole of what you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, though not identical. Granulated work of this size fills unevenly, so some cells carry more beads than others and the pattern varies quietly across the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn vaastu convention a tortoise is kept near the entrance or in the north of a room, often on a plate or in a shallow bowl of water. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, with no opening anywhere in the shell. Nothing rattles and nothing is packed inside, which is why a piece that fits in a palm still comes in at 150 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948218642754,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-TOR-181","price":899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_161737_jpg.jpg?v=1776689361"},{"product_id":"copper-mug-set-of-2","title":"Copper Barrel Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of barrel-shaped copper tumblers, hammered across the lower third only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered on the lower third, brushed above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Raised collar just under the lip, no handle fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 barrel copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 barrel copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body swells below the rim and draws back in at the base, and the hammer work is kept to the lower third, stopping where the curve turns under. Above the hammering the metal is brushed smooth. A raised collar runs just under the lip, thick enough to feel against the mouth, and neither one carries a handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA barrel tumbler swells at the waist and draws in again at the rim and the foot, so the cup sits in the palm rather than being held between the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The pair weighs 250 g, and the hammered band at the foot pushes the metal in far enough that the marks can be felt from the inside with a fingertip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe barrel form and the collar under the lip are the same every time. Where the hammered band stops varies by a few millimetres, because the line is struck by eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air. On this form the brushed upper half shows it first and most evenly, while the hammered band below goes patchy. Lemon and salt take both back to pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sits in copper without harming the metal and Indian households have kept it that way for generations. Empty and dry the cup in the morning before the next fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. Two is the usual bedside or coffee-table pair, and a household that entertains generally wants four so nobody is handed a different cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948226834754,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-190","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193210_jpg.jpg?v=1776689360"},{"product_id":"brass-royal-glass-set-of-2","title":"Brass Footed Glass, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo footed brass glasses with a raised band of figures between beaded ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polished, two raised bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two footed glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass footed glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass footed glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo bands of relief do the decorating. One rings the waist of the cup, a row of small figures held between beaded ropes above and below, and the second repeats on the collar of the foot. Everything else is polished to a mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA footed glass is a drinking glass raised on a stem and base, taller in the hand than a plain tumbler and steadier on a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 350 g for a pair of footed glasses is light, but the relief bands stand proud of the wall and show brass in the cut, which a plated shell would not do at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The relief band is finished by hand, so the figures are crisper on some glasses than on others and the mirror takes differently over the raised work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep nimbu pani or curd in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater and milk sit in it without trouble. Lemon water or chaas left standing in bare brass will dull the inside and take on a metallic edge, so rinse the glass out once it is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The relief band at the waist and the one on the foot collar are full of undercuts that hold detergent and dry chalky. Hand wash, then dry into the raised work with a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person. The pair is a place setting for two rather than a serving set, and a table that seats six needs three sets to match all the way down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948228145474,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-GLA-044","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_194047_jpg.jpg?v=1776689360"},{"product_id":"copper-glass-set-of-2","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of copper tumblers hammered between two beaded rows, left plain at the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Plain band above the beading, turned out slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hammered copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a straight-sided beaker, barely tapered, with the hammer work held between two rows of beading rolled into the metal. Above the top row the rim is left plain and turned out a little. Below the bottom row the wall runs smooth into a small pressed foot that lifts the base clear of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler is the plain drinking cup of an Indian table, straight sided and open at the top, filled from a jug or a bottle and set down at each place rather than passed hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Look inside and the hammer marks show through as a rippled wall, which only happens when the metal itself has been moved rather than a pattern pressed into a coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two beaded rows sit at the same height on every one, because they are rolled in. The hammering between them is struck by hand and will differ, even between the two in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and the beaded rows go darkest because a cloth skips over the low ground between the beads. Lemon and salt with a soft brush get into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater standing in copper is long-standing Indian household practice and does the metal no harm. Rinse and dry the tumbler in the morning rather than pouring fresh water on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured the capacity, so there is no millilitre figure on this page. Where the maker gives one we print it; here they have not, and we are not going to work it back from a photograph. Ask before you order and we will fill this one and measure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. Two covers a bedside jug and a guest; a table that seats four or six wants the matching count so the setting reads as one thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948309508418,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-188","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193129_jpg.jpg?v=1776689346"},{"product_id":"kansa-comb","title":"Kansa Comb with Wide Teeth, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo kansa combs with wide slotted teeth, one handled and one sized for the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, edges filed smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Teeth slotted out of one flat sheet, tips rounded off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One handled comb, one palm comb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa comb with a handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa palm comb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth combs are cut from one flat sheet, so the teeth are slots rather than separate spikes and every tooth ends in a soft rounded tip. The handled one has a long grip that runs off the head at an angle and finishes in a paddle. The other is a rounded rectangle with teeth on one long edge and nothing to hold but the metal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kansa comb is cut in one piece from the metal rather than moulded, the teeth slotted out of a flat blade, and it is drawn through the hair and over the scalp the way a wooden kangha is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Each comb is cut and filed out of one sheet of the metal, so there is no coating to wear off the teeth, and the pair comes to 150 g on a kitchen scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The blanks are cut and the teeth filed by hand, so the width of a slot and the exact curve of the handle move a little between one comb and another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin while brass is copper and zinc. Kansa is the paler metal and it is the one traditionally cut for combs, eating vessels and massage tools in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comb is not a food piece, but the metal answers the same way. Hair oil, sweat and anything sour will dull the satin and darken it in patches. Wipe both combs dry after use and the colour holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pair covers one person, since the two are different forms rather than two of the same comb. The handled one is for long strokes and the palm one travels in a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52948358398274,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-COM-177","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192828_jpg.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"brass-katori-bowl-pari-set-of-2","title":"Brass Katori with Flared Rim, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of brass katori with wide flared rims and scrollwork on the lower wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 450 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished inside, matte band outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Wide, turned out almost flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is the point of the pari form. It turns out almost flat, so a bowl can be picked up by the lip without a thumb going into the dal. Below it the wall drops straight and carries a band of running floral scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA katori is the small round bowl that stands on a thali and keeps dal, curd or a wet sabzi off the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 450 g for two bowls this size is sheet brass with weight in it, and the scroll band is cut into the wall rather than lying on top of a coating that would flake at the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The scroll band starts and finishes at a slightly different place on every bowl, and the brass darkens from the day it comes out of the wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. A katori of curd or a spoon of pickle through a meal is normal; left standing in bare brass overnight it will mark the floor of the bowl and taste of metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Machine detergent leaves brass grey and it settles white into the scroll band on the lower wall, where a sponge cannot easily reach. Hand wash, rinse and dry each bowl instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne katori per wet dish per person. A pair covers a dal and a sabzi for one, so a table of four that puts two wet dishes out wants four pairs rather than two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951119397186,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-KAT-040","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165048_jpg.jpg?v=1776506603"},{"product_id":"copper-glass-set-of-3","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Flared Tumbler, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of copper tumblers flaring to a wide lip, hammered from the base upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Rolled over into a thin flared lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flared copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flared copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall runs out from a narrow base to a lip a good deal wider, and the hammer facets follow it the whole way, stretching longer as the metal opens. The rim is rolled over into a thin lip that sits flat against the mouth. Inside, the facets read as a rippled surface rather than a smooth one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flared tumbler widens from a narrow base to a broad lip, the form buttermilk and lassi are poured into, so the drink meets a wide rim and the cup sits low and steady on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge, then dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper darkens and takes a patina. Unlacquered copper reacts with air, water and skin. It is normal and it is reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: lemon and salt, tamarind pulp, or a paste of flour, vinegar and salt. Rub, rinse, dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen or blue-green marks mean moisture has been sitting on the surface. Clean them off before use and dry the piece properly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sour and salty foods out of bare copper — lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle, vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a drinking vessel: fill it overnight and finish it in the morning. Do not leave water standing for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid copper or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The facets show on the inside wall as clearly as on the outside, which is the tell that the metal has been struck through rather than stamped on one face only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flare and the rolled lip are the same on every pair. The facets are not, because each is struck by hand and they stretch differently as the wall opens out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopper darkens in air, and on a flared cup the rim goes first because that is what hands and lips touch. Lemon and salt bring it back, or leave the patina and let it even out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metal takes no harm from it, and water kept in copper is old Indian household practice. The wide mouth means it will pick up dust, so cover it or empty it in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo capacity on the page, because it has not been measured. A number reverse-engineered from a picture is a guess dressed up as a fact. If you need it before you buy, write to us and we will fill the piece and tell you what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person drinking. Two suits a household of two; for lassi or chaas at a family meal, count one for every seat and add a spare for the jug to be poured into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954564690242,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-189","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193157_jpg.jpg?v=1776689344"},{"product_id":"horai","title":"Brass Offering Bowl with Domed Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass offering bowl on a turned pedestal, under a domed lid with a chased band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, drops over the rim, long pointed top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Turned pedestal on a stepped conical foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Carrying prasad, sweets or flowers to the mandir and standing them there under the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass offering bowl on a pedestal foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass domed lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA band of chased flowers and interlace runs right round the lid where the dome turns in, and above it the metal is left plain but for the fine lines the lathe left. The top is drawn out long and pointed, a lift handle first and an ornament second. The rim of the bowl flares out under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn offering bowl on a pedestal foot is the lidded vessel prasad, sweets or flowers are carried and set down in at the mandir, raised so it stands above the plates round it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and unplated. The bowl, the lid and the pedestal are all brass at 300 g for the three together, and the weight sits in the foot rather than in the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The floral band is chased into the lid by hand, so the flowers do not sit at the same spacing on every piece, and the join where the band meets itself falls in a different place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a dhoop dani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The band on the lid is raised work and not pierced, so nothing burns inside it. The bowl is closed and is meant for prasad, sweets or flowers rather than for coals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmpty it, wipe both parts dry, and leave the lid off while it is stored so nothing shuts in damp. Lemon and salt on the plain surfaces, then a soft brush through the chased band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954573635906,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-BOW-077","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_160005_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"brass-antique-agarbatti-stand","title":"Brass Agarbatti Stand with Star Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass agarbatti stand with a drilled teardrop boss on an eight-point star plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Eight-point star plate with concentric petal outlines cut into it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Set under an incense stick at the mandir, on a desk or on a window ledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass agarbatti stand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is an eight-point star with the petal outlines cut into it in shallow concentric lines, and the points are thick enough that they do not lift when a hand presses one. At the centre sits a solid teardrop boss, drilled through near its foot so a stick leans out over the plate and the ash drops on brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn agarbatti stand is the tray and holder an incense stick is set into while it burns, angled so the stick stands clear of the surface and the ash falls on metal rather than on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The boss is cast solid rather than hollow, which is where most of the 500 g goes, and the star plate has enough metal in it to sit still under a burning stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The plate is cast and the lines are cut into it one piece at a time, so the star points and the petal outlines vary a little, and the brass darkens from the day it is unwrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a dhoop dani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A dhoop dani is the lidded vessel loban or resin is burned in over coals. An agarbatti stand takes a stick, holds it at an angle and catches the ash on an open plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip the ash off and wipe the plate with a dry cloth. Ash left sitting draws moisture and marks the brass, so it comes off after each stick rather than at the end of the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954574618946,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-AGA-075","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260130_151405_jpg.jpg?v=1776689353"},{"product_id":"brass-ashok-stambh-1","title":"Brass Ashok Stambh with Satyamev Jayate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Ashok Stambh, four lions over a drum cut with the Satyamev Jayate line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, matte in the recesses of the manes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Four seated lions, a wheel between a bull and a horse, the state motto below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Stepped round base, flat underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ashok Stambh lion capital\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lions sit on a plain abacus that overhangs the drum, and the drum carries the wheel between a bull and a horse. Under it the motto is cut in Devanagari on a plain band. The manes are worked as rows of short tufts, and the gap between the four bodies is open, so daylight shows under the abacus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ashok Stambh is the lion capital of the national emblem, four lions seated back to back on a round abacus, with a wheel and the animals worked into the drum below them and the state motto under that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and cast. The 350 g sits mostly in the base ring and the four lion bodies, and the underside is bare cast metal rather than a plated skin over a filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe casting is the same. The polish is taken back by hand, so how bright the manes run against the darker recesses shifts from piece to piece, and the motto band reads deeper on some than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not measured it, so the page carries no width or height. That is deliberate. An estimate a couple of centimetres out is worse than an honest gap, particularly for a piece going onto a shelf that is already full. The weight above is measured. Ask and we will put a tape to this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The tufts of the manes and the cut letters of the motto go dark first, since a cloth cannot reach into them, while the plain abacus and the base rings stay bright with a wipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52954575536450,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-ASH-138","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260130_151428_jpg.jpg?v=1776689352"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/collections\/gifts-under-rs-1500-collection-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787534483","url":"https:\/\/www.peetalparampara.in\/collections\/gifts-under-1500.oembed","provider":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}