{"title":"Heirloom — Rs 6,000 \u0026 above","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe heavy end of the catalogue, Rs 6,000 and above. Large murtis, group castings, tall standing lamps and the biggest of the urlis and vases. Several of these need two hands to move and a hard, level surface to stand on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrice at this level follows weight and the amount of hand-finishing, so read the gram figure on the page before you picture the piece. At these weights the solid-metal claim settles itself on a kitchen scale, because nothing plated or hollow comes near the number printed. Where the finish is antique, keep acid away from the recesses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-6-piece","title":"Hand Engraved Kansa Thali Set, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand engraved kansa thali set of six, with the floral band carried onto the spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin with a hand engraved band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Flowers and leaves in cut line, carried onto the spoon handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Rolled rim carrying the band on its outer face, plain floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 pieces, one place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band of flowers runs low on both katoris, covers most of the glass, and then runs up the spoon handle as well, cut in the same fine line. On the thali it sits on the outer face of a rim that rolls over and up, so the pattern curves with the metal rather than standing on a flat wall. The floor of the plate is left plain, which is what it has to be if a spoon is going to work across it. The cut is shallow enough that a fingertip reads it as texture rather than as ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is the round plate with the katoris, glass and spoon that make up one person's place setting at a meal. Kansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, long used in Indian homes for eating vessels.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The six pieces weigh 1,500 g together, and the engraved line runs into the metal itself rather than sitting on a coating, which a plated piece could not carry without flaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Every band is cut by hand, so the spacing of the flowers, the depth of the groove and the point at which the pattern closes differ on each set that is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is harder and denser, which is why the engraved line in it holds a sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches, and the grooves of the band darken before the plain metal does. Rinse and dry after the meal, and run a soft brush along the engraving once in a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person eating. Six pieces make a single place setting rather than a service for the table, so a household of four orders four and buys serving bowls on top of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving trap food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly lightly. The cut is shallow and a rinse under a running tap clears most of it. Dried masala in the line comes out with a soft toothbrush and warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salt dulls kansa and settles white in the engraved grooves, where it is hard to get out. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry the pieces properly.\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":52939967004994,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-194","price":8499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192551_jpg.jpg?v=1776520674"},{"product_id":"brass-mughlai-handi","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Mughlai Handi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass handi with two swinging ring handles and a wide overhanging lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered inside and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered over the belly, polished, plain band at the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Tin lined (kalai) inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Two flat brass rings hanging from lugs at the shoulder, both free to swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass handi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo flat brass rings hang from short lugs at the shoulder, so they drop against the belly when nothing is lifting the pot. The hammering runs over the whole belly in overlapping ovals and stops dead at a raised rib, leaving a plain polished band under the neck that takes light differently from the dimpled metal below. The lid is a separate plate rather than a fitted cover, resting on the rim and overhanging it by a finger's width, with a small faceted knob on a turned stem. Under the lid the neck steps in and gives that plate a seat. At 2.5 kg the pot stays put on the table when the lid is lifted off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handi is the round-bellied cooking and serving pot of the Indian kitchen, narrow at the neck and wide at the waist so a slow curry holds its heat, and shaped to go from the flame to the table without being decanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use — and what kalai is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silver lining inside is kalai — a thin coat of tin, applied by hand over heat by a tinsmith called a kalaiwala. Brass reacts with sour food; the kalai is the barrier between the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalai is not permanent. With regular cooking it wears through in roughly 12 to 15 months — sooner on a high flame, later on a vessel used only for storage or ghee. When brass starts showing through the silver, it is time to have it redone. The vessel itself will outlast you; the coating is a service item, like re-soling a shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook on a low to medium flame. High heat is what strips kalai fastest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wooden or silicone tools. Steel spatulas scratch tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with mild soap and a soft sponge, and dry immediately. Never scour the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the outside brass with lemon and salt or tamarind. Keep abrasives off the tinned inside.\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. A plated pot this size would come in at a fraction of 2,500 g, so put it on a kitchen scale the day it arrives and the number settles the question for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The hammering is struck by hand, so the pattern of the marks, the width of the plain bands and the depth of the polish all shift a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The inside carries a tin coat, the kalai, which is what lets a slow curry sit in brass. It wears thin with use and faster with scouring, and once the grey turns patchy and brass shows through, a pot like this gets re-tinned rather than retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook and serve, yes. Store, no. The tin lining is what lets a sour curry sit in brass at all, but it is a thin coat and long standing works at it. Empty the pot after the meal rather than keeping pickle in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the shine off brass and leave it grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it with a cloth before it goes back on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the lid sit tight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt rests rather than seals. The lid is a flat plate that overhangs the rim, so steam finds a way out at the edge and the pot works as a serving vessel more than as a sealed cooking pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the ring handles stay cool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Brass carries heat and the rings hang from lugs fixed to the body, so they warm with the pot. Lift it with a cloth any time it has been near a flame.\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":52939967037762,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-HAN-001","price":6799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184441_jpg_2579adee-7d26-467f-8919-98b0249776ee.jpg?v=1776520460"},{"product_id":"brass-mor-diya","title":"Brass Peacock Standing Diya, 2.8 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass standing diya with a cast peacock over a pan pulled into six points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered, cast peacock on a turned stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished bright over the whole lamp, no darkening left in the recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouts: Six points pulled out of the pan rim, one wick resting in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Fluted bell foot with a beaded band, standing on a broad round pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Lit with oil and cotton wicks for daily pooja, aarti and festival evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass standing diya with a peacock top\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peacock stands on the collar with its tail thrown up and back in a beaded fan, and the head turns to one side so the crest breaks the outline of the lamp rather than sitting square on it. Under it the pan is pulled out into six sharp points, each one a rest for a wick, and the metal thins visibly toward the tips. The stem is turned in stages, a fluted collar, a beaded ring, a long taper and another ring, before it flares into a bell foot cut with radiating flutes. Polished bright, with no darkening worked into the recesses anywhere on it, so the whole lamp reads as one colour under a flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standing diya is a tall oil lamp on its own weighted base. The pan sits high on the stem, so the flame reaches chest height on a mandir shelf instead of sitting on the floor beside it, and the wicks lie in the rim.\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 lamp weighs 2,800 g and most of that is in the stem and the foot, which is why it stands steady. Plated sheet of the same height would weigh a fraction of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The peacock is cast and then cleaned up by hand, so the beading on the tail and the set of the crest shift a little from one bird to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a samai?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the same object. Samai is the Marathi name for a standing oil lamp and kuthu vilakku the Tamil one. All three describe a lamp that stands on its own foot instead of being carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip the cold oil out, wipe the pan with a dry cloth and go along the points with a corner of it. On the turned stem a dry cloth is enough, and polish only when the shine has really gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use ghee instead of oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Ghee sets solid in the pan as it cools, so warm the pan slightly before you wipe it, or the residue stays in the points where the wicks sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many wicks can I light at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix, one at each point of the pan. The pan is a single well, so the oil runs between them and one filling serves all six on a festival evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stand steady on a shelf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foot is a broad round pad and the mass sits low in the base, so it holds firm on a flat shelf. On an uneven surface the wide pan shows the tilt before the base does.\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":52945354424642,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-PEA-047","price":6799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_163219_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-engraved-vase","title":"Hand Engraved Brass Floor Vase, 3 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass floor vase engraved from the foot to the neck, opening to a trumpet mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with engraved bands over the neck and belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand engraved with a graver, cut into the metal rather than printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Open flowers and leaves on the belly, dashed bands on the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Stepped ring foot, left plain and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 hand engraved brass floor vase\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting runs the whole height. At the neck, short chisel dashes are set in rows between ruled lines, tight at the top and opening out further down. On the belly, open flowers and long leaves are cut deep enough to hold shadow, and the ruled lines framing each band do not stay exactly parallel, which is what a hand-held graver does. Etched work would print the same line at the same depth all the way round. The mouth flares wide and is left plain and mirror bright, and so is the stepped ring foot, giving the eye two quiet ends to a busy middle. At 3 kg the weight sits low and a tall stem does not pull it over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA floor vase is the tall vessel that stands on the ground beside a doorway or a sofa rather than on a table, weighted low so a long stem of flowers does not tip 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 3,000 g of it. Plated sheet at this height would flex when you lift the vase by the neck, and this does not. Stand it on a scale if you want the number confirmed at your end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shape and the run of the bands will match. Where each cut line falls will not, because the pattern is walked out by hand with a graver and every vase ends up with its own spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet measured, and we would rather say so than estimate. A screen flattens scale badly, and a small piece and a large one photograph much the same. The weight above is real. Tell us the space you are filling and we will measure the piece and tell you whether it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlacquered brass darkens with the air in the room and the oil on your hands. The engraved lines go dark first because a cloth cannot reach into them, which is what makes the pattern read more strongly with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put water and fresh flowers in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot directly. Water standing in bare brass marks the inside wall and can weep at a seam. Drop a glass or plastic liner down the neck and stand the stems in that, or use dried stems and keep it empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it mark a wooden floor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foot is a plain brass ring with nothing under it, so grit caught beneath will scratch. Stick felt pads to the underside, or stand it on a mat, before you slide it into position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean inside the neck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou cannot reach it and you do not need to. Dust and polish the outside only. If something spills down the neck, tip it out, dry what you can with a cloth on a long stick and leave the mouth open.\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":52945357340994,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-VAS-112","price":6399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_163158_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-layered-deep-silver-tone","title":"Brass Five Tier Layered Diya, 3.5 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass layered diya with five tiers of pointed oil cups under a cast peacock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered, cast tiers on a turned stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3,500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished yellow brass throughout, no plating and no silver tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiers: Five, each a ring of pointed oil cups cast as one flower, smallest at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Turned round foot with a stepped rim and a broad seat, weighted to carry the stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Lit with oil or ghee and cotton wicks at Diwali, Dhanteras and for daily pooja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass layered diya\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive tiers step up the stem, each one a ring of pointed cups cast as a single flower, and each tier smaller than the one under it, so the lamp tapers as it rises. Turned knops separate the tiers and hold them far enough apart that a lit cup is clear of the one above it. Every cup runs out to a point at the rim, which is where the wick lies, and the points of one tier fall between those of the next. A peacock stands at the top with its tail up in a beaded fan. The metal is polished yellow brass from the foot to the bird, with no plating and no grey cast to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA layered diya is an oil lamp built with two or more tiers of wick cups stacked on one stem, so a single lamp throws light at several heights at once instead of standing as a row of separate diyas on a 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. At 3,500 g the weight is in the cast cups and the turned stem. A plated lamp of the same height would be sheet metal over a hollow core and would rock on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The cups are cast in rings and cleaned by hand, so the points sit at slightly different angles on every tier and the polish reads differently on each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a standing diya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a standing diya with tiers. A plain standing diya carries one pan at the top; here five rings of cups climb the stem, so one lamp lights at five heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe each cup out while it is still warm, working from the top tier down so the drips fall into cups you have yet to reach. A dry cloth on the stem afterwards is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use ghee instead of oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is the usual choice for a lamp like this. Ghee sets in the cups as they cool, so wipe them out the same evening rather than letting the residue harden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many wicks does it hold in total?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not printed a total yet. The cups are being counted tier by tier from the lamp in hand, because the rear cups on each ring sit behind the stem in the photograph and cannot be counted from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill oil run down from one tier to the next?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach cup is a closed well with a raised lip, so oil stays where it is poured. Overfill one and it will run to the tier below, so fill to just under the lip and wipe the stem after.\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":52945362583874,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-LAY-048","price":7099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_163130_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"radha-krishna-ji-brass-antique-idol","title":"Antique Brass Radha Krishna Murti, 2.6 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Radha Krishna murti standing on a lobed base under two fanned crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered, cast as one with the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses in the pleats and crown cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Krishna at the flute in a crossed-leg stance, Radha standing square with a raised right hand and a bud held in the left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Leaf-cut crown rays behind both heads, wider than the heads themselves, and a raised fan of rays along the front edge of the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Lobed slab, flat underneath, with both figures set back from the front edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Radha Krishna murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth figures stand on a shaped slab with a lobed front edge, and a raised fan of cut rays runs along that edge below their feet. Behind each head is a crown opened out into leaf-shaped rays, wider than the head itself, so the pair read as two discs from the front. Krishna crosses his left leg behind the right and lifts the flute, and the far end of the flute carries a small floral top with a tassel under it. Radha stands square, her right hand raised open and a bud held in the left. Their sashes fall to the sides in flat pleated fans that stop short of the slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Radha Krishna murti is cast as a standing pair, the flute at Krishna's mouth and Radha turned in beside him, and it is the form most often installed at home for Janmashtami.\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 on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\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 pair and the base come to 2,600 g together, which is cast brass, and a plated or filled figure of the same height would weigh a fraction of it. A kitchen scale settles it in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe casting is the same. The finish moves. The dark in the pleats and behind the crown rays can sit heavier or lighter from one piece to the next, so the contrast reads differently in the hand than on a screen.\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\u003eBare brass takes water. Dry it straight after and get a cloth between the crown rays, where water sits in the cuts longer than anywhere else and dries into pale streaks down the leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the fan behind their heads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crown opened out into leaf-shaped rays, cast as part of each figure. It reads as a disc from the front and gives the pair their outline on a shelf, which is why the piece is wider than it looks tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the pair come apart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Krishna, Radha and the lobed base are one casting, so nothing lifts off and the spacing between the two is fixed. Lift it by the base rather than by the flute or a raised arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I polish the dark out of the recesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. That dark is the finish and the pleats and ray cuts only read because of it. Lemon, salt and tamarind take it out and the surface goes flat. A soft dry cloth on the raised brass is enough.\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":52945686233410,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-RAD-084","price":6499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162024_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"shree-ram-darbar-brass-antique-idol","title":"Antique Brass Ram Darbar Murti with Arch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Ram Darbar murti cast on one plate, with an arch rising over all four figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Ram at the centre with a bow and a raised right hand, Sita and Lakshman either side, Hanuman kneeling at the corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Three-band arch on two pillars with a makara head at each capital, engraved petal border to the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Rectangular plate on four short cast feet, with an engraved petal band along the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ram Darbar murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole group is cast on one rectangular plate that stands on four short feet, with a band of engraved petals running along the edge. Two round pillars rise from the plate and carry an arch over the figures. Each pillar head is worked as a makara, the creature cut at the springing of a temple arch, and the arch itself is built up in three bands, beaded on the outside and ribbed on the inside. Ram stands at the centre under the crown of the arch with a bow at his side and his right hand raised. Hanuman kneels at the left front corner with his hands lifted, small enough that his crown clears Lakshman's knee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a Ram Darbar the four figures are always read in the same order, Ram and Sita at the centre, Lakshman to one side and Hanuman low and kneeling, which is what separates the group from a single Ram murti.\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 on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\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 plate, the pillars, the arch and the four figures come to 4,000 g together, which is cast brass and nothing else. Put it on a kitchen scale the day it arrives and the number settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe casting is the same. The finish is not. How dark the recesses under the arch and inside the folds of cloth read varies from one piece to the next, so the contrast can look softer or stronger than the frame.\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\u003eBare brass takes water, but the arch makes it awkward. Water runs off the top band into the space behind the figures and stays there, so tip it forward and dry that hollow before it dries into pale marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the figures lift off the plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Plate, pillars, arch and figures are one casting. Nothing is pinned or glued, nothing can be lost, and the spacing between the four is fixed as it left the mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the heads on the pillars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA makara at each capital, the creature carved where a temple arch springs from its pillar. On this piece they face outward and carry the weight of the arch band above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the dark finish wear off with handling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the high points, slowly. The raised brass on the crowns and shoulders will brighten where hands touch it while the recesses stay dark, which is how an antique finish is meant to age. Do not chase it with polish.\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":52945690362178,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-RAM-082","price":10599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160932_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"ganesh-ji-brass-antique-idol","title":"Brass Ganesh Murti in a Rocking Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Ganesh murti seated in a rocking chair with an open book held in both hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses in the chair panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Turban wound over the head with a fan crest at the back and a brooch at the front, an open book held flat in both hands, eyes lowered to the page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat: Rocking chair cast in one with the figure, panelled back inside an engraved scroll border, arms rolled over into flat discs, two curved rockers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: The two rockers, not feet, so the piece wants a hard level shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ganesh murti in a rocking chair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe sits back in the chair with his feet over the front edge and the toes cut one by one. The book is open flat across both palms, the covers taking the weight, and the eyes are lowered to the page rather than out at the room. A turban is wound over the head with a fan-shaped crest standing up at the back and a small brooch at the front. The chair is worked as furniture in its own right, a panelled back inside an engraved scroll border, arms that roll over into flat discs, and two curved rockers underneath that lift the feet clear of the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanesh is cast in many household postures, seated, dancing or at rest, and the murti of the elephant-headed deity is usually the figure a home mandir starts with before anything else is added.\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 on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\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 figure and the chair together come to 2,700 g, which is what cast brass at this size weighs. A plated shell would be light enough to lift with two fingers, and this is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe casting is the same each time. The dark in the recesses is not, so the scrollwork on the chair back and the punched surface of the dhoti can read heavier or lighter than they do in the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo height here, because nobody has measured this casting yet, and a guess two centimetres out is worse than a blank. Go by the weight in the spec above; that is the figure that separates a solid murti from a light one. Ask us and we will put a tape to the piece and come back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe would not. Water runs off the figure and pools in the seat behind the legs and under the rolled arms, where it is hard to reach with a cloth and dries into pale marks. A dry wipe is the safer routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the chair actually rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing moves. Figure, chair and rockers are one casting, and the two rockers meet the surface along two curved lines rather than at four points, so it needs a hard level shelf to sit still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is he reading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pages are cast blank. There is no lettering or engraving on either side of the open book, so nothing is named and the form reads as a figure at rest with a book rather than at any particular text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I polish the dark out of the recesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dark is the finish, and the scroll border on the chair back only reads because of it. Lemon, salt and tamarind lift it out and the whole panel goes flat. A soft dry cloth is enough.\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":52945698652482,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-GAN-083","price":6599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-ganesh-murti-in-a-rocking-chair-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"shree-ram-darbar-brass-superfine","title":"Superfine Brass Ram Darbar Murti, Set of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour brass murtis on their own oval bases, with Hanuman kneeling before the other three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,000 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, matte across all four\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Ram with bow and quiver, Sita with a flower, Lakshman with bow and quiver, Hanuman kneeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: A separate oval base under each figure, cross-hatched on top with a cast floral rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Four murtis, sold and shipped as one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ram murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Sita murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Lakshman murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Hanuman murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the four stands on its own oval base, and the tops of the bases are cross-hatched like cloth while the rims carry a run of small cast flowers. Ram raises his right hand and keeps a bow upright at his side with a quiver of arrows behind the shoulder, Lakshman carries the same bow and quiver but no raised hand, and Sita holds a flower in her lifted right hand. Hanuman kneels on one knee on the smallest base, hands pressed together, with a round boss cast into the base in front of him. The finish is matte across all four, so the crowns and the strings of jewellery read as line rather than as shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ram Darbar is the court of Ram, read as four figures together, Ram and Sita at the centre, Lakshman at the side and Hanuman kneeling in front, and a household keeps the group whole rather than buying the figures singly.\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. Two thousand grams spread across four figures of this height is what cast brass weighs, and a resin or plated set would be a fraction of it. Weigh the four together and the number settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four forms are the same every time. The matte finish is what moves, sitting a shade warmer or paler from one run to the next, and the fine cut work on the crowns can read sharper on one figure than another.\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\u003eBare brass takes water. Dry each figure straight after, and get a cloth into the cross-hatched tops of the bases, where water sits in the grid longer than it does anywhere on the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four make one darbar and ship together, so a single set is the whole court. Some homes add a separate Hanuman facing the group from a distance; nothing inside the set needs doubling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the four come apart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey were never joined. Each figure has its own base and stands on its own, so the spacing on your shelf is yours to set rather than fixed by the casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the finish matte and not shiny?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperfine work is finished matte so the cut lines stay readable. A mirror polish throws light back off the crowns and the strings of beads, and the carving that the grade is paying for disappears into the shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich figure is which?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRam is the centre figure, right hand raised with a bow at his side. Sita holds a flower in her raised hand, Lakshman carries the second bow and quiver, and Hanuman is the one kneeling on the smallest base.\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":52945705304386,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-RAM-081","price":11499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/superfine-brass-ram-darbar-murti-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"ganesh-ji-brass-antique-embedded","title":"Antique Brass Ganesh Murti with Stone Inlay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Ganesh murti with coloured stone set into the ears, the trunk and the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered, with coloured stone set into the metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7,500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses across the engraved work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Om cut into the open right palm, a second Om on the forehead and a short three-pronged mark above the eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Coloured stone in bezelled cells on both ears, along the full length of the trunk and over the body, in red, green, blue and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Two cast feet under the body, no separate base, so the figure sits straight on the shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ganesh murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is worked oversize against a low, wide body, and the trunk swings out to the right and curls down, ending in a banded cuff over a rounded tip. Stone sits in bezelled cells all over the figure. A single line of it runs the length of the trunk, rosettes fill both ears, and rings of red, green and blue circle raised centre bosses on the body. The right palm turns out with an Om cut into it, and a second Om sits on the forehead between the eyes. Two small feet come out under the body. At 7,500 g, moving it is a two-handed job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ganesh murti is a cast figure of the elephant-headed deity, kept at the front of a home mandir, where the first offering of a pooja is made before the rest of the shrine.\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 on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\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. At 7,500 g nothing plated comes close, and a kitchen scale settles it the day the murti arrives. The stone is set into the metal rather than laid on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The stone is set by hand, so the colours fall in a different order from one murti to the next, and the darkening in the recesses shifts with the finish.\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\u003eWe would keep it to a dry wipe. The stone sits in shallow cells and the maker has not yet confirmed how each one is held, so standing water at the edges is a risk worth avoiding until that is settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the coloured stones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColoured stone set into cells cut in the brass. They have not been identified and we will not put a name to them until the maker confirms it, so read them as colour rather than as a named stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I polish the dark out of the recesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dark in the recesses is the antique finish, not dirt. Lemon, salt and tamarind strip it out and the cut work flattens. A soft dry cloth on the raised brass is the whole routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stand level on a shelf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt stands on two cast feet rather than a flat base, so it wants a hard level surface. On a cloth or a runner the feet sink unevenly and the figure leans.\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":52945724604738,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-GAN-078","price":22799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/antique-brass-ganesh-murti-with-stone-inlay-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"radha-krishna-ji-brass-antique","title":"Antique Brass Radha Krishna Murti with Cow","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Radha Krishna murti on a lotus base, with a cow standing behind the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4,200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Krishna at the flute in a crossed-leg stance, Radha veiled at his shoulder, a cow standing behind the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Raised lotus petals ringing the base, a punched ground inside them, small flowers worked over Radha's skirt to a banded hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Oval lotus-petal base, flat underneath, both figures standing on the punched ground inside the ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Radha Krishna murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is an oval ring of raised lotus petals with a punched ground inside it, and both figures stand straight on that ground rather than on a base. Krishna crosses his left leg behind the right and brings the flute up to his mouth, and the far end of the flute carries a small bird top with a cloth tassel hanging under it. A cow stands behind his shoulder with its head turned in, the body half hidden by the fall of his dhoti. Radha leans in from the right under a veil that runs from the crown of her head to her hip, and her skirt is worked with small raised flowers down to a banded hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Radha Krishna murti pairs the flute player with Radha at his shoulder in one casting, so the two are installed together in a mandir and are rarely bought or kept as single figures.\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 on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\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 group weighs 4,200 g, which is what cast brass at this height comes to, and a plated or hollow-filled figure would be a fraction of that. Put it on a kitchen scale and the number answers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe form is the same on every one. What moves is the finish. The dark sits differently in the folds of the veil and the dhoti from one casting to the next, so the contrast can read lighter or heavier than the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo height here, because nobody has measured this casting yet, and a guess two centimetres out is worse than a blank. Go by the weight in the spec above; that is the figure that separates a solid murti from a light one. Ask us and we will put a tape to the piece and come back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare brass takes water. Dry it straight after and get a cloth into the petal ring on the base, which holds water longer than anything else on the piece and dries into pale rings if it is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there a cow behind them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cow belongs to the Krishna form and is cast as part of the same group. It stands behind his shoulder with the body largely covered by his dhoti, so it reads as depth rather than as a second figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come apart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Krishna, Radha, the cow and the lotus base are one casting, so there is nothing to line up and nothing that can be lost. Lift it by the base rather than by the flute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I polish the dark out of the recesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. That dark is the finish, and the folds of the veil and the flowers on the skirt only read because of it. Lemon, salt and tamarind take it out and the surface goes flat and uniform.\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":52945726603586,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-RAD-080","price":11899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/antique-brass-radha-krishna-murti-with-cow-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"shiv-parivar-brass-antique","title":"Antique Brass Shiv Parivar Murti on Nandi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Shiv Parivar murti with four figures seated together on a standing Nandi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses on the group and on Nandi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Shiva with a coiled topknot and a trishul, Parvati beside him, the child Ganesha between them and Kartikeya at the far right, all carried on Nandi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudra: Shiva's right hand raised in abhaya mudra, the palm open and turned out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Nandi's four hooves, each ringed with a cast anklet, no separate base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Shiv Parivar murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandi carries the whole group on his back, standing on four legs with an anklet cast at each hoof and his tail curled up against the right flank. Shiva sits at the left with his hair coiled into a tall topknot, his right hand raised and his left arm resting along a trishul whose shaft runs the full height of the piece to the floor beside the bull. Parvati sits to the right, the child Ganesha between them with his own small trunk and crown, and a fourth figure at the far right holds a curved blade. Nandi's brow carries an engraved plate and a worked medallion sits on his shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shiv Parivar murti sets Shiva, Parvati and their children in one casting, so the family is installed in a home mandir as a single group rather than as separate figures.\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 on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\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. Six kilograms of cast brass in a group this size is what the number means, and a plated or filled piece would come in far under it. A kitchen scale settles the question on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, not identical. Each casting is cleaned and finished by hand, so the depth of the dark in the recesses and the crispness of Nandi's engraving move a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo height here, because nobody has measured this casting yet, and a guess two centimetres out is worse than a blank. Go by the weight in the spec above; that is the figure that separates a solid murti from a light one. Ask us and we will put a tape to the piece and come back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare brass takes water. Dry it straight after, particularly along Nandi's back and in the folds of the group, because water left standing in the cuts dries into pale spots against the darker finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the trishul a separate part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is cast with the piece. The shaft runs from Shiva's hand down past Nandi's shoulder to the floor and carries part of the weight, so nothing lifts out and nothing needs assembling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the fourth figure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKartikeya, at the right of the group. A Shiv Parivar is normally read as Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha and Kartikeya together, and the figure holds a curved blade in his raised hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I polish the dark out of the recesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The dark sitting in the recesses is the finish. Lemon, salt and tamarind lift it out and the engraving on Nandi and on the jewellery goes flat. Keep a soft dry cloth to the raised 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":52945727717698,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-SHV-079","price":15299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/antique-brass-shiv-parivar-murti-on-nandi-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"laxmi-ganesh-ji-brass-idol-1","title":"Brass Laxmi Ganesh Murti on Lotus, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Laxmi and Ganesh murti pair, each four armed on its own lotus base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Four arms each, Ganesh with the trunk turned left over a bowl, mouse at the lotus corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: An open lotus seat under each figure, petals cut singly and flared out past the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 murtis, sold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Laxmi murti on a lotus base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ganesh murti on a lotus base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth figures sit with one leg folded and the other dropped over the edge of the seat, and the lotus petals under them are cut singly and tip outward past the figure, so each base is wider than the murti standing on it. Ganesh keeps the trunk swung left towards the bowl in his lower hand, and his mouse stands at the corner of the lotus, small enough to be missed. Laxmi holds a bud in each raised hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Laxmi Ganesh pair is the two murtis bought and installed together at Diwali, each on a lotus seat of its own, cast as two separate figures rather than as one group sharing a single 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 pair is listed at 5,500 g, which no plated casting of these two sizes reaches. Weigh them together on a kitchen scale when they arrive and the number answers the question for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpt will. The setting will not, since the pair was shot on a shop counter rather than a plain backdrop, so ignore the shelving behind and judge the figures and the lotus petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo height here, because nobody has measured this casting yet, and a guess two centimetres out is worse than a blank. Go by the weight in the spec above; that is the figure that separates a solid murti from a light one. Ask us and we will put a tape to the piece and come back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the brass is bare on both. Water pools between the lotus petals, which are cut apart rather than moulded as one ring, so tip each figure and dry the base out afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pair per shrine. The two are installed together and a single figure of either leaves the other side of the shelf empty, so the pair is the unit rather than the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the two sold separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They ship as a pair and are priced as a pair. The bases match in petal count and height, which is the point of buying them together rather than pairing a Ganesh to a Laxmi from another sculpt.\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":"Big","offer_id":52948959723842,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-092-B","price":14599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52948977582402,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-092-L","price":10299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52948977713474,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-092-M","price":6399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":52948977844546,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-092-S","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-laxmi-ganesh-murti-on-lotus-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"brass-hand-painted-fruit-bowl","title":"Hand Painted Brass Footed Fruit Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass fruit bowl on a turned pedestal foot, painted with parrots over engraved scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered, hand painted over engraved work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand painted over a hatched engraved ground, polished underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Paired parrots, lotus rosettes and a scrolling vine across the dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Cut into a fine sawtooth all the way round, each tooth turned up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Turned pedestal foot in four stacked rings\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 fruit bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish is one shallow sweep of brass with no rim, and the edge is cut into a fine sawtooth all the way round, each tooth folded very slightly up. Inside, the ground has been engraved to a matte hatch and the pattern laid over it in colour, with parrots facing each other in pairs, lotus rosettes, and a vine that fills every gap between them. Red, white and gold sit against a grey ground. A printed pattern would sit flat on the metal; here the colour follows lines cut first with a graver, and those cut edges catch the light along the vine. The foot is turned in four stacked rings with a narrow engraved band at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fruit bowl is the wide open bowl kept on a dining or console table to hold fruit in the open, shallow enough that what sits in it stays visible from the side.\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. The dish is a heavy gauge and the whole piece weighs 2,500 g, where a spun and plated bowl of the same span would be a fraction of that. Weigh it if you want the proof in your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe form and the pattern will match. The colour will not match exactly, because the paint is laid on by hand over the engraving and the density of each fill shifts slightly from bowl to bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet measured, and we would rather say so than estimate. A screen flattens scale badly, and a small piece and a large one photograph much the same. The weight above is real. Tell us the space you are filling and we will measure the piece and tell you whether it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bare brass on the underside and the foot darkens the way all unlacquered brass does. The painted face holds its colour for longer because the paint lies over the metal. Dust it dry and keep water off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put fruit straight in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhole fruit with the skin on is fine. Cut fruit sitting in its own juice is not, because the dish is painted rather than tin lined and juice will lift colour and stain the metal beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the paint come off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot from dusting. It will lift if you scrub it, soak it, or take metal polish to the painted face. Clean the painted side with a dry cloth only and keep polish for the plain brass under the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wash it with water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the plain brass with a barely damp cloth and dry it at once. Do not hold the bowl under a tap or leave it in a sink, because water standing in the engraved lines works under the paint.\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":52947950272834,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-BOW-111","price":8099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260131_151001_jpg.jpg?v=1776689365"},{"product_id":"copper-dispenser-4l","title":"Hand Hammered Copper Water Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered copper water dispenser with a stepped lid and a tap low on the belly.\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: 2,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouts: One copper tap set low on the belly, with a stainless steel lever and a cross-head screw at the pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, rising in three turned steps to a short flared knob, dropping into the collar at the neck rather than capping the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper water dispenser with fitted tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimples run in courses round the belly, each row set a little off the one above it, and the polish is taken up high enough that the hammering throws light back in short bright arcs instead of sitting matte. A machine-rolled texture repeats down a wall; this one drifts, wider here, tighter there. Above the shoulder the metal is left smooth for a hand's width, and the lid drops into that collar rather than capping the rim, finishing in three turned steps and a short flared knob. The tap sits low, a curved copper spout with a stainless lever and a cross-head screw at the pivot, so a glass fits under it on the counter without the pot tilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water dispenser is the belly-shaped counter vessel that holds a household's drinking water, drawn off through a tap near the foot so the pot is never lifted to pour.\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. At 2,000 g the pot is copper the whole way through, and a plated one of the same size would weigh a fraction of that. Put it on a kitchen scale the day it lands and the number settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two are the same. Every dimple is struck by hand, so the courses sit differently on each pot and the polish takes the light in its own way. The form, the lid and the tap are what stay constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, and it darkens fastest where hands go. Nothing has gone wrong with it. Half a lemon dipped in salt, rubbed over the metal and rinsed off, takes it back to the colour in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. That is what a lidded storage pot is for. Draw the day's water off through the tap, empty and rinse the pot before you refill it rather than topping it up, and dry the inside now and then.\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\u003eDoes the tap leak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt should not, and if it weeps at the joint it wants tightening rather than sealing. Fill it over a sink the first time and watch the joint for a few minutes before the pot goes on a counter full of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put hot water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Copper takes heat straight through the wall, so a hot fill makes the whole pot too hot to hold and the lid too hot to lift off. Fill it cold and let the kitchen do the rest.\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":52948302528834,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-DIS-171","price":8599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/hand-hammered-copper-water-dispenser-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-d1","title":"Kansa Thali Set with Deep Well, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa thali set for one, with a deep well ringed by a broad rolled rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Deep well inside a broad rolled rim, undivided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatori: Two hemispherical katoris, plus one wider shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 pieces, one place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor of the thali drops away from a broad rolled rim into a well deep enough to hold dal without it creeping to the edge, and the step between rim and well catches light as a bright ring. Both katoris are hemispheres with a rolled lip. The third bowl is wider and shallower, the shape a dry sabzi goes into rather than a liquid. The glass narrows slightly toward its base. Every piece is turned on a lathe, and fine concentric rings show under the satin skin when you tilt one to the window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin. A thali set is the plate with the katoris, glass and spoon that go on it, sold together as the place setting one person eats from.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The six pieces weigh 1,500 g together, and a plated set of the same size would come in well under that figure, so a kitchen scale settles the question on the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each piece is turned and finished by hand, so the depth of the well, the width of the rim and the tone of the satin surface all shift a little from one set to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, while brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa rings when it is struck, sits heavier for its size and carries a paler gold colour than brass does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle lift the surface tone wherever they sit. Rinse and dry the piece soon after the meal and the mark comes back out with normal cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set per person eating. The six pieces are a single place setting rather than a serving set, so a family of four buys four and adds separate serving bowls for the middle of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salt and heat leave kansa grey and blotchy. Warm water, a soft sponge and a dry cloth straight after, and the surface keeps its even satin tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the thali have divisions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The well is one undivided dish, so rice and roti share the floor while the wet items sit in the katoris. The rolled rim is what keeps a thin dal on the plate.\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":52948314325314,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-191","price":10499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192218_jpg.jpg?v=1776689331"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-d2","title":"Kansa Thali Set with Flat Rim, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa thali set for one, laid out on a wide flat plate with a low turned-up edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Wide flat plate with a low turned-up edge, undivided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: Flared to a wide mouth, standing on a stepped foot ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 6 pieces, one place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is wide and close to flat, with only a low turned-up edge to hold anything runny, so a meal spreads out over the floor instead of sitting down in a well. Both katoris are deep and round-bottomed. The third bowl is a shallow oval, low enough to reach into with a spoon. The glass flares from a stepped ring at its foot up to a wide mouth, so it stands on a smaller circle than it drinks from. The spoon has a rounded bowl and a flat handle that tapers to a squared-off end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is one person's place setting, the plate and the katoris, glass and spoon that sit on it. Kansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, long worked in India into vessels people eat from.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The six pieces come to 1,500 g on the scale, and plating over a lighter metal would not reach that number, so weighing the set at home answers the question in a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The plate is spun and finished by hand, so the width of the turned-up edge, the flare of the glass and the tone of the satin all move a little from one set to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. The two look close in a photograph, but kansa is denser for its size and reads paler and cooler in daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Curd, lemon, tamarind and pickle mark the surface where they sit. Empty the plate, rinse it and dry it soon after a meal, and the patch lifts with ordinary cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person eating. The six pieces make a single place setting rather than a set for the whole table, so most households buy in fours or sixes and add serving bowls on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salt and long heat leave kansa dull and streaked. Warm water and a soft sponge, then a dry cloth before the pieces go back into the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill dal stay on a flat thali?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thick dal will. The turned-up edge is low, so anything runny belongs in one of the katoris and the plate takes the rice, roti and dry sabzi that sit still on their own.\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":52948315013442,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-192","price":10299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192626_jpg.jpg?v=1776689335"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set-d4","title":"Hand Engraved Kansa Thali Set, 5 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand engraved kansa thali set of five, with a floral band cut low on every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin with a hand engraved band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Flowers and leaves in cut line, darkened in the grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Upright wall carrying the engraved band, undivided floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 5 pieces, one place setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa thali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 kansa katoris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving is a band of flowers and leaves in fine cut line, running round the outside of the thali wall and repeated low on both katoris, on the shallow bowl and round the waist of the glass. The line is cut, not printed, and the density shifts from panel to panel, tighter where the tool ran slower, with the closing join landing in a different place on each piece. The thali wall stands upright instead of rolling over, which gives the band a flat surface to sit on. The glass pinches in at the middle and swells again at the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is the plate and the katoris, glass and spoon that go with it, sold as one place setting. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and holds an engraved line cleanly because the metal is hard.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The five pieces weigh 1,500 g between them, and an engraved band can only be cut into metal that has thickness to lose, so the scale and the cut both answer the same question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The band is cut by hand, so the spacing of the flowers, the depth of the line and the place where the pattern closes are different on every set that leaves the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is the harder of the two, which is why an engraved line in it stays crisp instead of smearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches, and the engraved grooves darken first because food sits in them. Rinse soon after the meal, dry the pieces, and work a soft brush along the band now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person eating. The five pieces are a single place setting rather than a service for the table, so a household of four orders four and adds serving vessels separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the set include a spoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot in the photograph. Five pieces are shown, the thali, two katoris, a shallow bowl and the glass, and the maker is being asked whether a spoon ships with the design as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving trap food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly lightly. The cut is shallow, so a rinse under a running tap clears it. Where a thick dal or a masala has dried in the line, a soft toothbrush and warm water take it out.\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":52948317503810,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-193","price":10399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192524_jpg.jpg?v=1776689347"},{"product_id":"kansa-square-platter","title":"Kansa Square Platter with Lifted Corners","description":"\u003cp\u003eA square kansa platter with lifted corners and an edge drawn down to a thin line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: None; the edge is drawn down to a thin line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: No foot; the plate rests near its centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 kansa square platter\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is one square of kansa with no rim standing on it. The four corners rise and the four sides dip between them, so the outline reads as a shallow curve from any angle and the plate meets the table only near its middle. The edge is drawn down thin, thin enough that the sheet shows end-on as a bright line. The surface is matte rather than mirrored and takes light in soft patches instead of a hard reflection, which keeps the eye on whatever is served on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA platter is the large open serving plate that goes to the middle of the table holding one dish for several people to take from, rather than a portion set in front of one person.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A sheet this size at 800 g has real thickness behind it, and the drawn edge shows the same metal end-on as the face. A kitchen scale confirms the figure at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The corners are lifted by hand, so the height of each one and the dip of the sides differ from plate to plate, and the matte surface reads warmer or cooler with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is harder and denser, and its colour is a paler gold than brass under the same lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Lemon, chutney and anything with tamarind mark the face where they sit. Serve on it, clear it, then rinse and dry, and the patch lifts with ordinary cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it sit flat on a table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt rests near its centre, with the corners standing clear. Push down on one corner and the plate will move, so it suits a still table setting rather than a tray you carry loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the surface look cloudy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finish is matte, so it holds light in soft patches instead of a clean reflection. Kansa also tones down with time; a cut lemon with salt, rinsed off at once, brings it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put hot food on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but the plate takes the heat of what sits on it and passes it to the table. Use a mat under it, and lift it with a cloth once a hot dish has been standing on the metal.\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":52948321075522,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-PLT-199","price":6499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192355_jpg.jpg?v=1776689334"},{"product_id":"kansa-oval-platter","title":"Kansa Oval Platter with Pointed Ends","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn oval kansa platter drawn to a point at both ends, shallow through the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: None; the edge is drawn thin and lifts toward each tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: No foot; the dish rests on the curve of its middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 kansa oval platter\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outline narrows to a tip at each end instead of closing in a curve, and the floor lifts as it runs out to those tips, so the deepest part of the dish is its middle. The underside is one continuous sweep with no foot under it, which means the two ends stand clear of the table and the dish rests on its centre. The edge is drawn thin the whole way round. The finish is matte, so the metal reads as a soft even gold rather than a mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA platter is the long open serving plate brought to the middle of a table with one dish on it, shallow enough to reach into and wide enough for several people to take from at once.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A dish of this size weighing 700 g is metal through its section, and the drawn edge shows the same alloy end-on. A kitchen scale gives you the number at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The form is raised and finished by hand, so the sharpness of the two tips, the depth through the middle and the tone of the matte surface all shift from one dish to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is harder and heavier for its size, and it carries a paler, cooler gold than brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in patches. Chutney, lemon and pickle mark the floor of the dish where they sit. Empty it after the meal, rinse and dry it, and the mark comes back out with normal cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it rock on the table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA little, if you press one end. The underside is a single curve with no foot, so the dish rests on its middle. Load it evenly and it settles, or set it on a folded cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for at a table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong food that suits a long dish. Kebabs, tikka, sliced fruit, papad and dry starters all sit well in it, and the shallow floor lets a serving spoon get under them cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will tone down, which unlacquered kansa does. Left alone it darkens slowly to a deeper gold. A cut lemon with salt, rinsed off at once and dried, takes it back to the lighter tone.\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":52948324057410,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-PLT-200","price":6099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_192444_jpg.jpg?v=1776689339"},{"product_id":"kansa-handi","title":"Kansa Handi with Domed Lid, 1.1 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa handi with a domed lid on a turned knob and a belly that draws in at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, dropping onto a stepped shoulder, with a turned baluster knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Flat and drawn in below the belly, no foot ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa handi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid is domed rather than flat and drops onto a shoulder that steps in to take it, so the two meet in a line visible from across a table. Its knob is turned in a small baluster, waisted at the middle and wide enough to lift with two fingers. Turning lines run the full height of the body in fine parallel bands, and the belly draws in below its widest point to a flat base narrower than the mouth. No handles are fitted. At 1,100 g the pot holds a slow dish steady and still lifts with a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handi is the round-bellied lidded pot of the Indian kitchen, wide at the waist and drawn in at the mouth so a slow dish holds its heat, and made to go from the flame to the table.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The pot and its lid weigh 1,100 g between them, which is metal thickness rather than a coating, and a kitchen scale gives you the same answer the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The body is spun and turned by hand, so the depth of the dome, the profile of the knob and the run of the lathe lines shift a little from one pot to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is denser and harder, and beside a brass pot it reads paler and slightly cooler in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tamarind, tomato, curd and lemon pull at the surface of the alloy and leave patches. Keep sour dishes short in the pot, empty it after the meal, then rinse and dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook in it on a flame?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a low flame, yes, and the shape is made for a slow dish that then goes to the table. Keep the heat gentle, keep anything sour out of it, and never leave the pot empty over a burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the lid seal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It rests on a stepped shoulder rather than clamping down, so steam escapes at the join. That suits slow cooking and serving, and it means the pot is not a pressure vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, a soft sponge and a dry cloth after every use. For a dull patch, a cut lemon with salt, rinsed off at once and dried, brings the tone back without scouring the surface.\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":52948327432514,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-HAN-197","price":7399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_191432_jpg.jpg?v=1776689344"},{"product_id":"ganesh-diya-antique-handcrafted-brass-oil-lamp","title":"Antique Brass Ganesh Standing Diya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass standing diya with a seated four-armed Ganesh above the oil bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered inside and out, cast and assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4,200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses and the raised work rubbed back to gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Domed, banded with punched dots over a twisted rope, on four cast scrolled feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Lit with oil and a cotton wick for daily pooja, aarti and festival evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass standing diya with a Ganesh figure\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanesh sits four-armed on a lotus seat at the top of the stem, crowned with a tall conical crown, one hand open toward the room. Below him the oil bowl carries a flat lobed flange that steps out past the bowl in squared tabs, so spills run onto the flange instead of down the stem. Two cast scrolls brace the stem on either side, each curling in on itself. The domed base is ringed with a punched dot band above a twisted rope, and four cast feet lift the lamp clear of the shelf, each one worked with a scroll and a rosette. It takes two hands to lift the lamp and one steady hand to fill the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standing diya is a tall oil lamp on a weighted base, lit in a mandir or at a doorway, so the flame sits well above the ground rather than in the palm of a hand. The oil goes into an open pan.\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 on the raised surfaces: a soft dry cloth, and nothing more. The dark in the recesses is the finish, not dirt — lemon, salt and tamarind will strip it out and the pattern will flatten.\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 lamp weighs 4,200 g, which is cast metal the whole way through; a plated shell of the same size would come in at a fraction of that. Put it on a kitchen scale the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two are the same. The antique finish is worked by hand, so the dark sits differently in the recesses of the crown and in the base band from one lamp to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as an aarti thali?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. An aarti thali is a flat plate carried in the hand and circled before the deity. The lamp stands on its own base and stays where it is put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the oil bowl out with a dry cloth while it is still warm, then a soft cloth over the body. Keep lemon and tamarind off it, since acid strips the dark out of the recesses and flattens the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use ghee instead of oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Ghee burns shorter and leaves a firmer residue in the bowl, so wipe the bowl out the same evening rather than the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many wicks does the bowl take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not printed a count yet. The bowl is a single open well with a lobed flange over it, and the wick rests are being counted from the lamp in hand rather than from the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the brass go dark over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlacquered brass darkens as it is handled and as oil reaches it. The recesses are meant to stay dark on an antique finish, so let the raised surfaces brighten with use and leave the rest alone.\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":52951326163266,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-GAN-045","price":11899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/antique-brass-ganesh-standing-diya-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"brass-sighasan-stool","title":"Hand Engraved Brass Chowki, 5 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass chowki with an engraved top plate set into a collar over a pierced apron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered, cast legs under a sheet body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the engraved lines darker than the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand engraved top plate over an apron pierced in scrolling openwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat: Flat engraved plate seated inside a raised collar, seam visible at the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Stands a murti, a kalash or an aarti thali clear of the mandir shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass chowki\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is a separate engraved plate dropped into a raised collar, and the seam where the two meet stays visible along the rim. A rosette sits at the centre of the plate inside a ring of sun rays, with flower medallions ringing that, then band after band of fine cut line out to a scalloped border. Under the collar the apron is cut through in scrolling openwork, so light passes under the platform and the weight comes down through the legs rather than the skirt. The legs are cast leaf brackets that curl outward and flare into splayed feet, and at 5 kg nothing shifts when a murti is set down on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chowki is the low flat platform a murti or a kalash is stood on inside a mandir, lifting the figure clear of the shelf so it is seen at eye level and the shelf underneath stays clean. A chowki has no back.\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. It weighs 5,000 g. Cast legs and a heavy engraved plate account for that, and plated sheet at the same width would be a fraction of the number, so a kitchen scale settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two match. The engraving is cut by hand, so the bands do not close at the same point on every plate, and the polish takes light differently across the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a singhasan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A singhasan has a raised arched back for the murti to sit against. The chowki is a flat platform with no back, so a figure of any height can stand on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLift the murti off, wipe the plate with a dry cloth and take the oil and roli out of the cut lines with a soft dry brush. Water left standing in the engraving will mark the brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving hold dirt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoli, oil and ash settle into the cut lines. A dry brush lifts most of it. Do not soak the plate, because water sitting in the engraving dries as a dull ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it mark my shelf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe feet are bare cast brass carrying 5,000 g on a small footprint. Set a cloth or a mat under it on wood or polished stone if you would rather not have the marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlacquered brass darkens as it is handled. A dry cloth keeps the raised surfaces bright, and many households let the low engraved lines stay dark so the pattern still reads.\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":52951897866562,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-CHO-046","price":11599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/hand-engraved-brass-chowki-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"brass-decor-set-of-4","title":"Brass Musicians with Stone Inlay, Set of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour seated brass musicians with coloured stone set across the vests and knees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered, with coloured stone set in raised collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4,000 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the cast surface left matte in the recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Four seated musicians, each holding a different instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Flat cast base under each figure, no separate base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Set of 4, each figure a separate casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass musician with a barrel drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass musician with a long-necked stringed instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass musician with a box instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass seated musician with hands at the chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the four sits cross-legged on its own flat cast base, chest bare under an open vest whose border is filled with round and square cabochons in coral red and turquoise green. The four are told apart by what they play. One holds a barrel drum across the lap with a star cut into the drum head. One carries a long-necked stringed instrument with the frets marked as ladder rungs. One leans over a flat box set on the ground with an engraved panel across its front, and the fourth sits with both hands drawn in at the chest. The stones stand proud in raised collars, so nothing is flat where the colour runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA musician figurine set is a group of cast brass figures shown seated with their instruments, made for a shelf or a console rather than for a mandir, and sold as a matched group.\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 right through. A plated shell in these four shapes would come nowhere near 4,000 g, so put the set on a kitchen scale the day it lands and the number answers the question for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. Every stone is cut and seated by hand, so the exact colour of each cabochon and the way the polish sits on the faces shifts a little from one set to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet measured, and we would rather say so than estimate. A screen flattens scale badly, and a small piece and a large one photograph much the same. The weight above is real. Tell us the space you are filling and we will measure the piece and tell you whether it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlacquered brass darkens in ordinary room air, faster near a kitchen. A dry cloth once a week keeps it bright, and left alone it goes a deeper honey brown, which many people prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set is sold as four and reads as a group, so splitting it leaves the row looking short. One set is enough for a single shelf or console. A second set only makes sense on a long run of surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the stones fall out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach stone sits in a cast recess with a raised metal collar holding its edge. Knocks are the risk rather than everyday handling, so lift each figure by the body rather than by an inlaid knee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the stones real gemstones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe do not know and we will not tell you they are. What is in front of us is opaque red and green stone, cut as flat cabochons and seated into the metal by hand. Treat it as coloured stone rather than as graded gems.\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":52954572128578,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-MUS-110","price":12099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-musicians-with-stone-inlay-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"kansa-healing-bowl-with-wand","title":"Kansa Massage Bowl with Wand, 1.4 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA turned kansa bowl with an inturned rim, and a plain dark wand that rests inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Turned inward, sitting below the widest point of the belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Sloped wall running down to a small flat floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 pieces, bowl and wand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 wand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is turned from one piece, with a belly that swells out and a shoulder that turns back in, so the rim sits lower and tighter than the widest point of the body and oil does not run over the edge when the bowl is tipped. Inside, the wall slopes down to a small flat floor. Fine turning lines band the outside and catch the light in stripes. The wand is a straight dark rod, the same thickness end to end, rounded off at the visible end with no grip cut into it. At 1,400 g the bowl stays where it is set while the wand is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kansa bowl and wand are used as a pair in Indian massage, the wand worked over oiled skin and the bowl holding the oil it is dipped into. Kansa is bronze, an alloy of copper and tin.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The bowl and wand weigh 1,400 g together and the bowl alone carries most of that, which no plated shell of the same size would manage. A kitchen scale settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The bowl is turned by hand, so the swell of the belly, the tightness of the rim and the pattern of the turning lines shift from one to the next, and the wand varies in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is harder, heavier for its size and cooler in colour, and it rings when it is struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt would. Nothing sour belongs in the bowl, which is made to hold oil. Lemon, curd or vinegar would mark the surface in patches wherever they sat, and those patches take work to lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne. The bowl and the wand are used together and ship as a pair, so a household needs a single set rather than one for each person using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the wand made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower end of the wand sits inside the bowl in the only photograph, so its material is being confirmed with the maker before it is stated. What is visible is a plain dark rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wand is dipped in oil and worked over the skin in slow strokes while the bowl holds the oil. That is the practice as Indian households keep it, and no claim is made here about what it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean the oil off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water and a soft cloth after each use, then dry both pieces. Oil left standing in the bowl goes sticky and darkens the metal, so empty it rather than storing oil in it.\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":52954656047426,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-BWL-196","price":9499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260422_152948_jpg.jpg?v=1776925465"},{"product_id":"kansa-khal-musal","title":"Kansa Khal Musal with Pedestal Foot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA footed kansa khal and musal, with two turned grooves cut below the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Kansa (bronze), unlacquered, cup and pestle both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 700 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, turned on a lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Plain turned wall, no grinding ridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Splayed pedestal foot with a stepped edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa khal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa musal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo fine grooves circle the cup a third of the way down, the only cut on an otherwise plain turned wall. Below them the wall curves in to a short stem that splays into a round pedestal foot with a stepped edge, so the cup stands clear of the counter and does not skid when it is worked. The pestle is slim through the shaft and finishes at the top in a turned collar and a small knob, which is where the hand sits. Both parts are kansa, so a strike sounds as a ring rather than a knock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA khal musal is the mortar and pestle of the Indian kitchen, a heavy cup and a rod used to crush whole spices, garlic and ginger by hand rather than to grind them down to a paste.\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 kansa solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. A cup and rod this size weighing 700 g can only be metal through the section, since the whole job of a khal musal is mass. Put it on a kitchen scale and check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Each cup is turned and each pestle finished by hand, so the placement of the grooves, the flare of the foot and the shape of the collar move slightly from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is bronze, copper alloyed with tin, and brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Kansa is the harder alloy, which is why it takes pounding without picking up dents so easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Garlic, ginger, lemon and tamarind mark the inside where they sit. Wash and dry the cup straight after pounding, and the patch fades back with the next few uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it crush wet masala?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will, though it is happiest with dry whole spices, garlic and ginger. The wall is smooth rather than ridged, so a wet paste slides more than it catches and takes longer to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the inside smooth or ridged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth. The interior is plain turned metal with no cut grinding pattern, so it crushes and bruises rather than grinding, and it wipes clean in seconds under a running tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the smell out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePound a spoon of rice or dry salt in it and tip that away, then wash with warm water and dry. Strong garlic can want the treatment twice before the cup is neutral again.\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":52954660176194,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-KHL-198","price":6499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260422_152743_jpg.jpg?v=1776925464"},{"product_id":"copper-dispenser-4l-1","title":"Copper Water Dispenser with Fluted Belly","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brushed copper water dispenser with a fluted belly and a tap set at the foot.\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: 1,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpouts: One tap set at the foot, with a steel lever and a cross-head screw at the pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed and ridged in concentric turns under a tall waisted knob, seating on the stepped collar above the shoulder rib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper water dispenser with fitted tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copper lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing on the surface has been struck. The belly is drawn into wide vertical lobes that run from the shoulder to the foot, and the whole pot carries a fine brushed grain running the same way, so light moves down the flutes in soft bands instead of breaking up. Where a hammered pot scatters a reflection, this one holds it in long strips and lets it slide as you walk past. A raised rib rings the shoulder and the lid sits on the step above it, ridged in concentric turns and finished with a tall waisted knob. The tap is set at the foot, low enough that the last of the water comes out without the pot being tipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water dispenser is the lidded storage pot that sits on a kitchen counter with a tap fitted through its lower wall, so a glass is filled where it stands instead of the pot being carried to 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. A thousand grams of copper in a pot this size is metal all the way through, and a plated shell would come in far under that. A kitchen scale settles it in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flutes and the brushed grain are drawn on a lathe, so the form repeats closely from one pot to the next. Colour is the part that moves - copper varies batch to batch, and it starts to darken as soon as it is out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered copper darkens in air. The brushed finish takes it evenly, so the tone goes deeper rather than blotchy. Lemon and salt brings it back if you want it bright; left alone it keeps going darker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Fill it, lid it, and draw off through the tap. Empty and rinse the pot before each refill rather than topping it up, and wipe the inside dry every week or so.\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\u003eIs the surface hammered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The body is drawn into vertical flutes and finished with a fine brushed grain, and nothing on the surface has been struck. What runs down the belly is the shaping, not hammer marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the brushed finish scratch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt marks more readily than a polished surface, because the grain sits shallow. A soft cloth and a light hand keep it even. A scouring pad cuts across the grain and leaves a bright patch that stays visible.\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":52954672464194,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-DIS-172","price":8099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260422_152628_jpg.jpg?v=1776925464"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/collections\/heirloom-rs-6000-and-above-collection-peetal-parampara.jpg?v=1787535437","url":"https:\/\/www.peetalparampara.in\/collections\/heirloom-collection.oembed?page=2","provider":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}