{"title":"Griha Pravesh \u0026 Housewarming","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is carried into a new house at a griha pravesh. Kalash, standing lamps and diyas, urlis for the doorway, Ganesh and Laxmi murtis for the new mandir, and the wall pieces that go up on the first day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of it is brass, unlacquered and unplated. A piece bought for a griha pravesh usually stays where it is put for years, so the weight figure on the page is worth reading against the shelf or the doorway it is going into. Where a piece is finished antique, the dark in the recesses is the finish and should not be polished out.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ganesh-laxmi-idols-with-brass-elephants","title":"Brass Laxmi Ganesh Murti, Set of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrass Laxmi and Ganesh murtis on flat lotus bases, with an elephant standing at either end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,100 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, brought up by hand on all four pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Four arms and a stepped conical crown on each figure, buds in Laxmi's upper hands, a small hooked implement in each of Ganesh's raised hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: A flat lotus disc under each murti, every petal punched with a dot; the two elephants stand on their own feet with no base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Four pieces, two murtis and two elephants\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ganesh murti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass elephants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure sits on a lotus cast flat rather than domed, the petals opening out into a disc wider than the figure itself with a punched dot in every petal. Both have four arms and a stepped conical crown. Laxmi lifts a bud in each upper hand and turns a lower palm out over the knee, and Ganesh holds a small hooked implement in each raised hand. The two elephants are cast without bases and stand on their own four feet, trunks curled up over the forehead, each with a worked cloth over the back and down the flanks. They come to about half the height of the seated figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaxmi and Ganesh are installed together for Diwali pooja, each seated on a lotus with four arms, and the two are bought as one pair far more often than either is bought alone.\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 four pieces come to 2,100 g together, which for figures this size is cast brass and not a shell. Weigh the two murtis on their own and the elephants after, and the split tells you the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe forms repeat. The finish does not, quite. Each piece is polished by hand, so the lotus petals and the elephant cloths can come up brighter on one piece than another within the same set of four.\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 both figures straight after, and turn them over, because water gets under the flat lotus petals and sits there where a cloth on the top face will never reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set covers a Diwali pooja for a household. The pair is the unit and the elephants flank it, so nothing here is counted by the head or bought in multiples the way katoris are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the elephants come with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth do. Four pieces ship together, two murtis and two elephants, and because the elephants have no base of their own they can be set close in or well out from the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the murtis fixed to the lotus bases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach is cast in one with its base. The lotus is not a separate plate, so nothing lifts off and nothing needs lining up when the set comes out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill they darken over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered brass does darken, first in the recesses and then over the raised work. Lemon and salt bring the shine back if you want it, or leave it and the surface settles into a warmer 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":52939960058178,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-LAX-086","price":5599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-laxmi-ganesh-murti-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"copper-drinking-tumbler","title":"Copper Drinking Tumbler, 500 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA copper tumbler of 500 g, unlacquered inside and out, for drinking water.\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: 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 copper tumbler\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive hundred grams is the one hard fact on this listing, and for a drinking tumbler it is a heavy number - heavy enough that the wall is thick rather than thin-drawn, and heavy enough that the vessel stays put on a night table when a hand catches it. Everything else is open. The photograph on the page belongs to another copper vessel in the range and is being replaced, so the finish, the taper and whether it carries a lid are all unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tumbler is the straight or tapered drinking vessel that carries no handle, filled from a jug at the table or kept beside the bed through the night.\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. 500 g is a real number for a copper tumbler and it is the one thing on this listing we can stand behind, so 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\u003eThe image on this page is shared with another copper vessel and is being replaced. Treat it as a placeholder rather than as a picture of what will arrive, and wait for the reshoot before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare copper darkens in air, and it darkens faster where a hand holds it. That is the metal doing what unlacquered copper does. Lemon and salt, rinsed off and dried, brings the colour back whenever you want it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I leave water in it overnight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater can stand in it overnight. Empty and rinse it in the morning rather than refilling on top, and dry it now and then, or a ring forms at the level the water sat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnmeasured, so unprinted. The weight above is the figure we can stand behind. Capacity we would have to measure, and we will if you ask before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a lid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot stated, and the tumbler has not been photographed on its own, so we will not tell you either way. The answer goes on the page the day the maker confirms 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":52939966972226,"sku":"PP-CU-DRK-TUM-175","price":4099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_193022_jpg.jpg?v=1776520953"},{"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":"filter-coffee-glass","title":"Brass Filter Coffee Tumbler Set, 4 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass filter coffee set of two dabara and two tumblers, banded in dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, banded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two dabara, two tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tumbler travels upside down inside its own dabara. The bowl is shallow, its rim running out flat and wide enough to hold with a thumb and finger while the coffee cools. Small chevrons over rows of dots circle each bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA filter coffee set is the wide-lipped brass bowl and the tapered tumbler that go together, the decoction poured between the two until it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 300 g across four thin-walled pieces is what brass sheet weighs at this size, and the pattern band is worked into the wall rather than printed onto a coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The pattern band is struck a little differently on each bowl, and the brushed brass will warm and darken from the day the set is unwrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, there is no lining in the filter or the tumblers. Pour the coffee out instead of letting it stand in the brass and the inside keeps its colour far longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and nothing sour should sit in the tumbler either. Coffee and milk are what it is built for; lemon or curd left standing in bare brass takes on a metallic edge and dulls the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Four thin-walled pieces in a machine rack will knock against each other and come out dulled, so wash them by hand with a mild liquid and dry them before they are stacked away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set serves two people, one dabara and one tumbler each. A household that drinks coffee four at a time needs two sets, because the tumbler is small by design.\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":52940323225922,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-COF-039","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-filter-coffee-tumbler-set-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530595"},{"product_id":"brass-aarti-spoon-engraved","title":"Brass Aarti Spoon with Pierced Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass aarti spoon with a pierced openwork handle and a rosette in the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWicks: One, in the lip pinched out at the edge of the pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Long pierced openwork, scrolled and leafed, with a lug underneath that rests it level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Circled in front of the deity during aarti, with oil or ghee and a cotton wick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass aarti spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pan is a shallow round dish with a small lip pinched out at one edge for the wick, and a rosette is cast into the floor of it, so the oil sits in a ring outside a raised centre. The handle is a long strip of openwork, scrolled and leafed, with holes cut clean through between the scrolls, narrowing to a blunt point. A short lug drops from under the handle and rests the spoon level instead of letting the pan tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aarti spoon is the handled lamp circled in front of a deity during aarti, the wick lying in the lip of the pan so the flame travels with the hand that carries 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, cast in one piece with the handle. It weighs 800 g, which is a lot for a spoon, and that weight is what keeps the pan steady at the end of a long arm through a full aarti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern will. The openings in the handle are cleaned out by hand after casting, so their edges are never twice the same, and the polish sits differently along the scrollwork on each spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as an achmani spoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. An achmani is the small plain spoon that lifts water out of a panchpatra. This one is a lamp: the pan holds oil and a wick, and the handle is there so the flame can be carried and circled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the pan out while the metal is warm. Soot collects at the lip and in the rosette, and warm water with a soft brush lifts it. Dry the openwork properly, since water sits in the cut edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use ghee instead of oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and ghee is the usual choice for aarti. It sets solid as the spoon cools, so wipe the pan and the lip out warm and the next wick will sit flat and draw straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940477563202,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-AAR-063","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165549_jpg.jpg?v=1776518234"},{"product_id":"brass-kalash-hanging","title":"Brass Kalash Panel with Mango Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flat brass kalash panel, cast in relief, with five mango leaves rising at the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 850 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the relief darker in the recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: A row of figures either side of a lingam under an arch, over bands of waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanels: Five mango leaves at the mouth, a beaded collar and a band of triangles at the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Stood or hung in the mandir as the kalash form, rather than filled with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass kalash relief panel\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five leaves at the mouth are cast with a raised midrib and a fan of side veins, and the two outer ones curl over at the tips. Under a beaded collar and a band of triangles, the belly carries a crowd of small figures in relief standing either side of a lingam under an arch, with rows of wave lines running beneath them. Across the foot there is a raised inscription in Devanagari script. The back is flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kalash is the round-bellied, narrow-necked pot set at the centre of a rite and dressed with mango leaves at the mouth. Cast flat as a panel, the same form becomes a piece to stand or hang rather than to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and cast in one piece. A flat panel this size at 850 g is thick metal, which is why the figures along the belly hold their edges instead of reading as a shallow stamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relief will. How dark the recesses sit will not, because the figure band and the wave lines take polish unevenly and each panel is finished by hand after it comes out of the mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a pooja kalash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A pooja kalash is a pot you fill with water and dress with leaves and a coconut. The panel is cast flat and closed, so it stands for the kalash rather than doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry cloth over the raised areas is usually enough. If roli or ash has settled into the wave lines and the figure band, use a soft dry brush rather than water, which sits in the deeper relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I fill it with water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. There is no opening anywhere in it. The mouth and the leaves are cast solid, so keep water, rice and the coconut in a separate pot and let the panel stand behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940493521218,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-KAL-062","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165810_jpg.jpg?v=1776518977"},{"product_id":"antique-jewellery-box-oval","title":"Antique Brass Jewellery Box, Octagonal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eight sided brass jewellery box with seated figures raised round the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: One open eight sided compartment, bare brass, no tray or divider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanels: Eight walls, the four wide ones carrying seated figures in high relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass jewellery box with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount the corners and there are eight, a rectangle with each one cut back square. Figures sit cross legged in the panels round the wall, one of them under a many hooded serpent, and the relief stands so far proud of the metal that the wall behind it ripples. The lid is laid out differently, with overlapping petals in rings from a small rosette at the centre. A line of raised dots runs under the figures at the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jewellery box is the lidded metal container that lives on a dressing table, sized to take rings, earrings and bangles and to keep them off the wood and out of a drawer.\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 1,500 g the walls have to be brass all the way through, and the relief on them is raised out of that same metal rather than stuck on. Weigh it the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The figures are raised and dressed by hand, so their depth varies panel to panel, and the dark sits differently in the recesses of every box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it mark what I keep inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare brass can print a faint dark mark on silver and on soft stones left resting against it. Keep pieces in pouches, or drop a felt square on the floor of the box first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot measured yet. The outside of a box in a photograph tells you very little about the inside, so rather than guess we will measure this one if you write before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the figures on the sides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeated figures, several armed, with one of them under a many hooded serpent canopy. We have not had the iconography read by anyone qualified to name them, so the relief is described rather than named.\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":52940499091778,"sku":"PP-BR-BOX-JWL-202","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184124_jpg_c09ee93a-9e1a-40a8-acb9-283f2191c9d4.jpg?v=1776519366"},{"product_id":"brass-glass-set-of-2","title":"Brass Glass with Floral Engraving, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo brass glasses engraved with flowers from the foot to the lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Engraved body, polished inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving covers the whole body. A floral scroll runs from the plain band above the foot up to a plain band under the flare, and the two glasses do not carry the same stretch of it, so the flowers sit at different heights on each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glass is the plain tapered drinking vessel of the Indian table, no handle and no stem, set beside the thali through the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g for two glasses is a heavy gauge for the size, and the pattern is cut into the wall, so there is no plating to wear off the high points where a hand holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The two in the frame already differ from each other, because the scroll is worked glass by glass and does not begin at the same point on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep nimbu pani or curd in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlain water and milk are fine. Nimbu pani and chaas are both sour enough to pull at bare brass, so pour them, drink them and rinse the glass out rather than letting either stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The floral scroll runs from foot to lip on both glasses, and machine detergent dries white in every cut of it. Wash them by hand with a soft sponge and dry them at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne per person at the table. Sold as a pair, so a family of four takes two sets, and most households keep a spare pair back for guests rather than counting to the last glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940513247554,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-GLA-043","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_164806_jpg_f53a9306-51d6-4c00-a8a3-d79461678857.jpg?v=1776519810"},{"product_id":"brass-bowl-set-of-2","title":"Brass Serving Katori, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo brass katori with turned-out rims and a scrolled band on the lower wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished inside, matte band outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Turned out almost flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two katori of one size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth bowls are the same size, which is what makes the pair work at a table set for two. The wall runs straight down from a rim turned out almost flat, and the floral band cut into the lower half is left matte where the rest is polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA katori is the small metal bowl that carries the wet part of an Indian meal, one for dal and one for a sabzi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 500 g for the pair is sheet brass with weight behind it, and a plated bowl of the same width would ring thin the moment a spoon touched the side of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The band on the wall is worked bowl by bowl, so its height and the point where the pattern closes shift a little between one katori and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare brass inside. Keep sour food - lemon, curd, tamarind, pickle - out of it, and serve rather than store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. A katori of curd through a meal is fine, but left standing overnight it will mark bare brass and take a metallic edge from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hand wash with a mild liquid and a soft sponge, and dry both bowls before they are put away. A machine cycle takes the shine off brass and whitens the band cut into the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount one katori per wet dish per person. Two is a place setting for one with a dal and a sabzi, so four people at a full meal usually want six to eight between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940515541314,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-KAT-042","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165048_jpg_66809a2b-2bb6-46d5-9fd6-8b51ca44dbd9.jpg?v=1776519993"},{"product_id":"brass-bowl","title":"Brass Serving Bowl with Turned Rim, 300 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deep plain brass bowl with one turned step below the rim and a mirror inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished inside, brushed outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Plain, with a single turned step below it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass serving bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no pattern on it at all. A single turned step runs right round the wall a finger below the rim, and above that step the brass is bright while below it the wall is left brushed with fine lathe rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serving bowl is the deep round bowl a dish comes to the table in, filled once and spooned out by everyone at the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. 300 g in a bowl this deep is spun sheet with body in it, and the turned step is cut into the wall on a lathe rather than pressed into a skin over some other metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The bowl is spun and polished by hand, so the height of the turned step and the depth of the mirror inside shift from one bowl to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, bare brass inside. It will hold a dry sabzi or a dal for the length of a meal. Curd, sambhar and anything with tamarind in it should go in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. Sour food in bare brass takes on a metallic edge within a few hours and leaves a dull patch on the floor of the bowl that has to be polished out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A machine cycle leaves the mirror inside grey and streaked, which is the whole point of this bowl. Wash it by hand with a mild liquid and dry it with a cloth straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940516720962,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-BOW-045","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165147_jpg.jpg?v=1776520064"},{"product_id":"brass-ghee-pot","title":"Brass Ghee Pot with Spoon, 230 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA polished brass ghee pot with a spoon resting in a notch cut into the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 230 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One brass spoon, seated in a notch in the lid brim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass ghee pot with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid brim runs out flat and wide, and one side of it is cut away into a shallow notch, so the spoon drops in and lies at an angle with its handle clear of the ball knob. Two fine turned grooves ring the belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ghee pot is the small lidded vessel that keeps clarified butter beside the stove, with a slot at the lid so the spoon stays with the pot.\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. 230 g is not much metal, but it is all metal, and the turned grooves at the belly are cut into the wall rather than pressed into a coating that would break at the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The body is spun and polished by hand, so the depth of the mirror and the exact width of the turned lines shift from one pot to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, bare brass inside. The ghee itself does nothing to the metal. A damp spoon dipped into it is what causes trouble, so keep the spoon dry between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ghee, and nothing sour. A pot this small is easy to press into other work, but curd or pickle standing in bare brass will take on a metallic edge and mark the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ghee leaves a film that a machine will bake on rather than lift, so wash the pot, the lid and the spoon by hand in warm water with a mild liquid, then dry them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940518555970,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-GHE-037","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-ghee-pot-with-spoon-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"brass-katori-set-of-6","title":"Brass Katori Set of Six, 500 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix brass katori, each raised in floral relief and left plain and bright inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 500 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, raised floral relief outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Narrow plain foot ring, lathe rings on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Six katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e6 brass katori\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive bowls lie face down in the frame and one stands open, which is the only way to see that the inside is plain. The wall outside carries a band of blooms worked in relief on a punched dot ground, with a running border above the foot, and inside there is nothing but turned, polished brass. Each bowl stands on a narrow plain foot ring, and the underside of the base shows the concentric rings the lathe left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA katori is the small deep bowl of an Indian place setting, lifted off the thali to drink the last of a dal from and refilled at the table rather than being carried back out to the kitchen.\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. Sheet brass through the wall and the base, and 500 g across six bowls is a number you can settle on a kitchen scale rather than take from a listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two bowls match exactly, inside a set or between sets. The relief is struck by hand, so the border sits closer to the foot on some bowls than others and the polish reads warmer on some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining, plain brass. Serve out of them and wash them when the meal ends rather than leaving food to stand, and they will not stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe them, do not store them. Curd through a meal is fine, curd left in the bowl on the counter is not, because sour food sitting on bare brass marks it and picks up a taste from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts leave brass grey and blotchy, and detergent dries white in the recesses of the relief. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry each bowl before it is stacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo to three per person at a full meal, one for dal, one for sabzi and a third for curd. Six is a place setting for two, or for three if only two wet dishes go on the table.\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":52940520259906,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-KAT-018","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_165427_jpg.jpg?v=1776520230"},{"product_id":"brass-coffee-filter-and-cups-set","title":"Brass Filter Coffee Set, 5 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass filter coffee set with two tumblers and two dabara, banded with wavy lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin with banded pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Three bands of running wave over dotted rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One filter, two tumblers, two dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass filter with press rod and lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree bands of pattern run across the filter, each one a row of dots above a running wave, worked into brass that has been left satin rather than buffed bright. A slim press rod stands proud of the lid, the plunger that packs the grounds down. The two cups are tumblers rather than handled mugs, and each one sits in its own dabara, the wide brass bowl the coffee gets poured into to cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA filter coffee set is the two-chamber brass drip pot with the wide-lipped bowl and tumbler pair that goes with it, the coffee brewed drop by drop in the pot and then poured between bowl and tumbler to cool.\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, not plated. A plated set shows base metal at the worked edge of the dabara rim where the sheet is drawn thinnest, and there is none of that here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current image is a marketing poster rather than a studio frame, so treat it as a guide to the contents and not to the colour. The brass is satin, and it will warm and darken from the day the set is unwrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining anywhere in the set. Coffee will darken the inside of the filter over the first few weeks. That is the brass doing what brass does, and lemon and salt takes it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is built for coffee. Sour contents sit badly against bare brass, and the filter has narrow seams between the chambers that residue would settle into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts flatten the satin finish and dull the banded pattern, and the pierced plate needs a soft brush rather than a jet. Dry every part before the set is stacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set serves two. Two tumblers and two dabara come with one filter, so a household of four either brews twice in a morning or takes a second set.\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":52940798951746,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-COF-007","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/brass-filter-coffee-set-peetal-parampara.png?v=1787530574"},{"product_id":"brass-jug-glass-set-hamper","title":"Brass Jug and Glass Hamper, 3 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass hamper of one lidded jug and two footed glasses, all three banded with relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,200 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 3 pieces, one jug and two glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass jug with a domed lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass glasses on stepped feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jug carries a band of raised foliage right round the belly, and the same band, narrower, runs on the foot and on the two glass waists, which is what makes the three read as one set. The handle is a heavy cast scroll with a flower worked on the thumb rest, joined at the neck and again at the base. The lid is domed with a small bud on top and sits under a wide flared pouring lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hamper is a set of finished pieces chosen to go together and sold as one gift, so what arrives is a matched group rather than a single object that then needs something to stand beside 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. The three pieces come to 1,200 g together, most of it in the jug and its cast handle, and a plated set of the same size would weigh a good deal less. Weigh them yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, not identical. The relief bands are pressed and cleaned by hand, so the foliage sits at a slightly different height on each glass and the polish takes light its own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly is in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree pieces, and only three. One jug with a domed lid and two glasses on stepped feet, all in the same brass with the same relief band. There is no tray and there are no spare glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come gift wrapped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe packaging for the hamper is still being settled with the maker, so nothing is stated here until it is. Ask before ordering if the wrapping matters for the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you send it directly to the recipient?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect despatch to a third address is not something we have confirmed we do. Until it is, treat the order as coming to you first rather than to the person receiving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne glass per person at a meal, so the set covers two. A jug of this size sits better on a bedside table or a side table for guests than on a full dining table, where four to six glasses is the usual count.\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":52944784720194,"sku":"PP-BR-GFT-JUG-206","price":4399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-04-20at15.11.16.jpg?v=1776678173"},{"product_id":"kansa-thali-set","title":"Kansa Thali Set with Glass, 6 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA kansa thali set of six, with a deep walled thali, two katori and a tumbler.\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 on every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThali: Round, with a near upright wall and a thin rolled edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatori: Two round katori and one wider shallow bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One thali, two katori, one shallow bowl, one tumbler, one spoon\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 katori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 shallow kansa bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kansa tumbler\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 thali is not a flat plate. Its wall stands almost upright for a good finger of depth and finishes in a thin rolled edge, so a dal that gets knocked slides down the wall rather than over it. The two katori are true hemispheres and the third bowl is wider and shallower, cut for a sabzi rather than for a liquid. The spoon has a round bowl and a flat handle that widens to a rounded tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thali set is the metal place setting an Indian meal is laid out on, the rimmed plate taking the roti and the dry dishes while the bowls beside it hold dal, sabzi and curd so nothing runs together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is an alloy of copper and tin, known in English as bell metal or bronze. It is dense, hard, and heavier in the hand than steel of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge straight after eating. Dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa darkens with use and reacts to sour food faster than brass does. Serve lemon, curd, tamarind and pickle fresh rather than leaving them standing in the vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo restore the shine: tamarind pulp, or lemon and salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, harsh detergent or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansa is hard but it is not forgiving — a fall onto stone can dent or crack the rim. Store it where it will not knock against other metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this solid kansa or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Six pieces coming to 1,500 g is metal all the way through the wall, and a plated set of the same width would ring thin the moment a katori was set down on the thali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. Each piece is spun and finished by hand, so the depth of the satin and the exact curve of a bowl shift a little between one set and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs kansa the same as brass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Kansa is an alloy of copper and tin, the metal Indian households have long eaten from, while brass is copper and zinc. Kansa is the paler of the two and holds a warmer, softer colour under a satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it discolour with sour food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can. Curd, lemon, tamarind and pickle left standing in a katori will dull the surface and mark it. Serve them and empty the bowls at the end of the meal, then wash and dry every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set is one place setting rather than a serving set. A table of four takes four, and a household that puts three wet dishes out adds a katori per person on top of the two supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the spoon kansa as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt photographs as the same metal at the same satin finish, and it is supplied with the set rather than sourced separately. If a steel spoon ever arrives in a set, that is a fault and not a substitution we make.\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":52945234690370,"sku":"PP-KA-KAN-THL-170","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_191714_jpg.jpg?v=1776520637"},{"product_id":"brass-masala-dabba","title":"Brass Masala Dabba with Seven Bowls","description":"\u003cp\u003eA round brass masala dabba holding seven loose cups and a worked brass spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin body, patterned lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowls: Seven loose inner cups, straight sided and deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One slim brass spoon with a filigree handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 round brass masala dabba with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 loose inner cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven cups sit in the base with their walls touching, and each one lifts straight out. They are plain brushed brass inside and deep rather than shallow, so a spoon of dhania goes in without heaping over the rim. The lid is the only worked surface, floral scroll running over the whole face out to a plain border, and it comes up on a small mushroom knob turned on a stem. The spoon has a filigree handle and lies flat inside with the lid on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masala dabba is the one container a cook opens instead of a shelf of jars, its inner cups sitting free in a lidded body so haldi, jeera and mirch stay apart but travel to the stove together.\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 base, the seven cups, the lid and the spoon are all brass, and 1,100 g spread across ten separate parts is more than a plated shell of the same width could weigh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The lid pattern is worked piece by piece and the brushed body takes light differently on every box, so the scroll will not fall in the same place twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining. The seven bowls are plain brass and dry spices sit in them without trouble. The habit to avoid is spooning in a wet masala paste and closing the lid on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Dry masalas only. Wet or sour contents will stain the cups and take on a metallic edge, and the deep straight walls make a stain harder to scrub out than a shallow bowl would.\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 beside the stove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the cups lift out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll seven come straight out. They sit loose in the base rather than being fixed to it, so the box washes in parts and a cup can be swapped between haldi and jeera without emptying 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":52945235280194,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-MSL-022","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185002_jpg.jpg?v=1776506605"},{"product_id":"brass-roti-box-hand-hammered","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Roti Box with Domed Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass roti box with a domed lid, a ball knob and a plain top band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed, drops over the base, turned ball knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Struck in rows of small flat facets rather than scattered dimples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass roti box with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammering here is not the usual scatter of dimples. The marks are struck in tight horizontal rows of small flat facets that circle the body and climb the dome of the lid, and the rows go out of step where one course of blows overtakes the next. A plain turned band sits at the top of the base and the lid drops over it. The knob is a small ball on a short collared stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roti box is the round lidded container rotis go into straight off the tawa, deep enough to take a full stack and closed all the way round so the steam that keeps them soft stays inside.\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. 800 g in a box this size is sheet brass with weight in it, and a plated tin of the same shape would flex under a thumb pressed against the wall.\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\u003eNo, it is bare brass inside. Rotis go in hot and come out the same evening, which is what the box is built for. A stack left in overnight sweats, and it is the damp that marks brass rather than the bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is built for dry stacked rotis. Curd and pickle sitting against bare brass will stain the inside and pick up a metallic taste from it within a few hours.\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\u003eHow many rotis does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on how wide you roll them, and we have not measured the lid, so there is no diameter on the page. It is deep enough for a full stack rather than for two or three, which is what the domed lid buys you.\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":52945243570498,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-ROT-006","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184829_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-hand-hammered-masala-dabba","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Masala Dabba with Flat Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass masala dabba with seven loose bowls, a flat spoon and a plain lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered body, mirror polished lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowls: Seven loose inner bowls, shallow and round bottomed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One flat brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass masala dabba with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 loose inner bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 flat brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid carries no knob at all. It is a mirror-polished disc with a shallow raised circle turned into the centre and a stepped edge, and you lift it by hooking a thumb under that step. Inside, seven shallow bowls sit loose in the base with their rims almost touching, so they come out one at a time to be filled. The flat brass spoon is wide enough to level a teaspoon of haldi without spilling it into the next bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masala dabba is the round spice tin that lives beside the stove, holding the day's masalas in loose inner bowls under one lid so a cook reaches for a single container instead of seven jars.\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 base, the seven bowls and the lid are all brass sheet, and 1,400 g across that many parts is what tells you nothing here is a thin plated shell.\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\u003eNo. The base and all seven bowls are bare brass, which is how a masala dabba is normally made. Haldi, jeera and rai sit against brass without reacting. Damp is the problem, not the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Keep it to dry masalas. Anything wet or sour will sit against bare brass, take on a metallic edge and leave a stain in the bowl that scrubbing will not lift.\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\u003eDo the inner bowls come out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll seven lift straight out. They sit loose in the base rather than being fixed to it, so the box washes in parts and a bowl can be swapped between haldi and jeera without emptying the rest of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945258676546,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-MSL-003","price":5099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184733_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-antique-loban","title":"Brass Loban Dhoop Dani with Peacock Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass dhoop dani with a pierced domed lid and a peacock standing on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 750 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the cast pattern darker in the recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Domed and pierced, lifting clear off the bowl, with a peacock top on a turned collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Cast feet under the bowl and two winged side scrolls that reach down to the shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Loban or dhoop resin burned over a coal in the bowl, with the lid on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass loban dhoop dani bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pierced brass lid with peacock top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid is domed and carries two bands of cast pattern, a running key fret at the crown and a row of scrolls below it, with a ring of round holes punched between them for the smoke. The bowl underneath is left plain and unworked. Two wings scroll up from the sides and come down again to feet that touch the shelf, holding the bowl clear of it. The peacock on top perches on a turned collar with its tail curling back over its head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA loban dhoop dani is the lidded, pierced vessel in which loban or dhoop resin is burned over a coal, the holes in the lid letting the smoke out while the ash stays down in the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and cast rather than spun. Bowl, lid and top together weigh 750 g, well past what a plated shell of the same size would come to, and a kitchen scale will tell you so in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, not identical. The lid pattern is cast and then cleaned up by hand, so the holes vary a little in size and the darkening that sits in the key fret is deeper on some pieces than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as an agarbatti stand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. An agarbatti stand holds burning incense sticks upright and catches the ash in a tray. A dhoop dani is a covered bowl for loose loban or dhoop resin burned over a coal, the smoke coming up through the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet it go cold first. Tip the ash out, wipe the bowl with a dry cloth, and lift any resin that has set hard with warm water and a soft brush. Dry the inside fully before the lid goes back on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the brass get too hot to hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass carries heat, and the bowl, the feet and the side wings all warm through once a coal is in there. Move it with a cloth over the wings, or leave it to cool where it stands.\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":52945261199682,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-DHO-057","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_171214_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-hand-hammered-masala-dabba-1","title":"Brass Masala Dabba with Domed Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass masala dabba with seven deep cups under a satin lid and ball knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, matte satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowls: Seven deep straight-sided inner cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon: One slim brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass masala dabba with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 deep inner cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 slim brass spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole outside is left satin. Hammer marks run in close rows over the lid and down the body and nothing has been buffed back to a mirror, so the brass reads matte gold rather than bright. The lid lifts to a shallow dome with a small turned ball on a collared stem at its centre. The seven inner cups are straight-sided and deep, closer to small tumblers than to bowls, and they stand almost as tall as the wall of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masala dabba is the lidded round tin a cook keeps within arm's reach of the flame, with a separate inner bowl for each spice so nothing has to be measured out of a bag in the middle of a tempering.\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. Sheet brass right through the base, the cups and the lid, and 1,400 g spread over ten separate parts is more than a plated shell of the same size could weigh.\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\u003eNo, there is no lining. Dry masalas do not need one. The deep cups are harder to dry out than shallow bowls, so let them air fully before they go back in the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Dry masalas only. Wet or sour contents will stain the cups and take on a metallic edge, and the deep walls make them harder to scrub out than a shallow bowl.\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\u003eCan I keep whole spices in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and the depth is the reason to. The cups are straight-sided and tall, so a cinnamon stick or a spoonful of whole jeera drops in upright instead of lying across the rim of a shallow bowl.\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":52945278337346,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-MSL-004","price":5199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184541_jpg.jpg?v=1776506603"},{"product_id":"brass-roti-box-engraved","title":"Brass Roti Box with Engraved Floral Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass roti box with a floral pattern engraved over the whole of the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, engraved lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Drops over the base, plain turned band at the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Scrolling leaf work in rings out from a central rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass roti box with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving covers the lid edge to edge and stops dead at the plain turned band on its rim. A small rosette sits at the centre, with ring after ring of scrolling leaf work opening out from it and a wider border carried right to the lip. Nothing is cut into the base at all. That wall is turned plain, holds fine horizontal lathe lines, swells at the waist and draws back in to the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roti box is the shallow lidded tin that carries the day's rotis from the kitchen to the table, sized by the width of a rolled roti rather than by volume, and closed so the stack does not dry out.\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. A plated box of the same width would come in well under 800 g, so a kitchen scale answers the question on the day it arrives without anyone having to take our word for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The lid is cut by hand and the satin on the base is worked on a wheel, so the weight of the pattern and the depth of the finish shift a little from one box to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo lining, plain brass inside. Most households line it with a clean cloth anyway, which keeps the rotis off the metal and holds the steam in at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Keep it to dry stacked rotis. Anything sour left standing against bare brass picks up a metallic edge within a few hours and leaves a mark on the wall that scrubbing will not lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts strip the satin off brass and leave it grey and blotchy, and detergent settles into the cut lines of the pattern. Warm water, a soft sponge, then dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the engraving wear off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The lines are cut into the metal rather than printed on it, so they outlast the polish. What will change is the colour in them, because the recesses darken faster than the flat of the lid 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":52945280237890,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-ROT-012","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_185110_jpg.jpg?v=1776506604"},{"product_id":"brass-shakuntala-pot","title":"Hand Hammered Brass Shakuntala Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hammered brass pot with two pivoting strap handles and a lid that sits flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand hammered, polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Tin lined (kalai) inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid: Drops inside the collar and sits level with 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 brass pot\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\u003eThe two handles are flat brass straps bent into a tall narrow loop and pinned through eyes at the collar, so each one swings down against the side when the pot is set on a table. The lid does not cap the rim. It drops inside the collar and finishes level with it, so nothing stands proud of the top. Hammering covers the belly and stops at the shoulder, where the metal is turned smooth and shows fine lathe lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shakuntala pot is a handi in a named traditional profile, drawn in at the shoulder and carried by two strap handles, used for slow cooking on the stove and then set straight on the table.\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. At 1,100 g for a pot this size the weight is doing the arguing, and a plated shell would ring thin and light in the hand the moment you picked it up.\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 is tin lined. Kalai is a thin layer of tin wiped over the hot brass, and it is the reason a cooked dish can stand in this pot. Wash it with a soft sponge. A steel scourer strips the coat quicker than anything else in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the length of a meal, yes, and the tin lining is there for exactly that. Overnight is another matter. Sour food left standing wears at the coat, so pour the dish out and wash the pot before it goes back in the cupboard.\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\u003eDo the handles fold down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each strap is pinned through an eye at the collar rather than fixed solid, so both handles swing down flat against the belly and the pot goes under a shelf without catching on anything.\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":52945286201666,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-HAN-002","price":5199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_184902_jpg.jpg?v=1776506603"},{"product_id":"brass-kamdhenu-ji","title":"Brass Kamdhenu Murti with Calf, 850 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Kamdhenu murti, the cow standing over a calf at the udder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 850 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, the ground plate left rough from the casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Cow standing head down over a suckling calf, seated figure in relief on the caparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Bead and bell harness at the neck, banded caparison, rosette on the calf's blanket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: One irregular oval plate carrying both animals, cast to read as ground rather than a base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Kamdhenu murti with calf\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer head is down and turned in towards the calf rather than lifted, so the horns come forward at the level of the base and the whole silhouette runs long and low. The caparison over her back carries a relief panel with a small crowned figure seated cross-legged inside it, and the calf underneath wears a banded blanket of its own with a rosette on the flank. The plate they stand on is an irregular oval, pitted and left rough so it reads as ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamdhenu is the cow named in the old texts as the mother of all cattle, and a murti of her is always cast with the calf beneath, both standing on one plate, the cow's back carrying figures worked in relief.\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. 850 g sits in a piece you can close one hand over, and the calf standing free under the cow's belly is a load a plated shell would not carry at the legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpt repeats. The ground plate does not, since it is left rough off the casting, so the pitting under the hooves falls differently on every one and the edge is never quite the same oval.\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\u003eYes, the brass is bare. Water collects in the gap between the calf and the udder and in the harness beads at the neck, so tip the murti and take a dry cloth to both spots afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the calf a separate piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Cow, calf and ground plate come out of one mould, so the calf cannot be moved or lost. Even the gap between the calf's mouth and the udder is cast in rather than assembled.\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":52945287741762,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-KAM-097","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260122_171322_jpg.jpg?v=1776506603"},{"product_id":"brass-antique-tree-tree-of-life","title":"Antique Brass Tree of Life with Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass tree of life with aerial roots and small birds set in the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Banyan form with hanging aerial roots and birds in the branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Spread cast roots, with no separate plate or stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 cast brass tree of life\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk splits low into two stems and a curtain of thin aerial roots hangs between them. Every leaf is a separate tongue of brass with a midrib and veins pressed into it, and they overlap thickly enough that the canopy reads as one mass until you are close. Small birds sit in the branches, one on the upper right limb and one near the centre of the crown. The roots splay at the bottom and are the base, so there is no plate underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tree of life is a branching tree worked in metal and kept as a decor object, the whole crown cast as one piece so the leaves read as a mass from across a room and separate up close.\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, cast as one piece at 1,200 g. Nearly all of that sits in the trunk and the root spread, which is why a tree with a canopy this wide does not topple. A scale confirms it in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree will be the same casting. The antique finish is worked into the leaves by hand, so how dark the recesses read against the leaf faces changes from one tree to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo dimensions yet, because none have been taken. The weight is the measured figure we can stand behind, and on a cast or raised piece it is a fair guide to bulk. If size is the thing that decides it, write to us and we will measure it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on the bright leaf faces, which are the parts a cloth reaches. The dark in the leaf veins and between the roots is the antique finish, so keep lemon, salt and tamarind off it or the canopy flattens out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it stand on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The roots splay out at the bottom and are the base, with no separate plate under them. On a flat shelf it stands without help, and on a soft cloth it leans slightly until you settle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I hang it on a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. There is no hook, no keyhole and no flat back, because the roots are cast to spread on a surface and the trunk is round in section. Treating it as a wall panel will bend the outer branches.\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":52945312481602,"sku":"PP-BR-DEC-TRE-119","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260124_155923_jpg_833a1251-2294-471d-a781-36439403aa47.jpg?v=1776689355"},{"product_id":"brass-ganesha-on-leaf-coloured","title":"Hand Painted Brass Ganesha on Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Ganesha on a leaf, with orange and brown colour worked into the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass with applied colour, unlacquered where the metal is bare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand painted over polished brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Ganesha with a fanned crest, a banded crown, ridged ears and the trunk curling to the right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Overlapping leaf tips, each veined with fine cut strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung on a wall or at a doorway as a vaastu piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 hand painted brass Ganesha leaf plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour is used only at the top. The crest above the crown is filled orange, the crown itself brown with an orange band under it, and the eyes are picked out pale against bare metal; everything below the tusks is left as it came from the mould. The leaf is not one leaf but a stack of them, tips showing at the shoulders and sides, and the hanger is a scroll turned over at the top with the hole through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ganesha on leaf is a flat plaque in which the elephant-headed figure is cast or raised on the form of a peepal leaf, hung at a doorway or in a hall. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\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 the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brass is solid under the colour, cast and then painted. The paint is a surface layer, not a metal coating, and the 800 g on the scale is the casting itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The colour is brushed on by hand, so the reach of the orange on the crest and the depth of the brown on the crown vary, and no two crowns are shaded the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA leaf plaque of this kind is usually hung at the entrance, in a hall, or above the mandir shelf where it faces the room. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast metal, flat at the back, with the figure raised at the front. Nothing is packed behind the relief; the weight you feel is brass, and the colour adds none of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the colour come off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot with ordinary handling. It is a surface layer over the metal, so lemon, salt and brass polish will lift it. A soft dry cloth is the whole routine, and the polish stays for the bare metal only.\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":52945329062210,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-GNL-175","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162526_jpg.jpg?v=1776689367"},{"product_id":"brass-ganesha-on-leaf","title":"Brass Ganesha on Leaf with Branch Hanger","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Ganesha on a peepal leaf, hung from a branch laid across the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the cut lines left bright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Ganesha with fanned ears, a crown, two hands below the trunk and a round mark on the brow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Peepal leaf cut with radiating veins and short chevron strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung on a wall or at a doorway as a vaastu piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ganesha leaf plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe branch is the hanger. It runs the full width of the leaf as a cast twig with cut ends and one round hole through the middle, and the leaf hangs off it with two open gaps either side of the stem. Ganesha is raised almost to the depth of a finger at the trunk, the ears combed into ridges and a round mark set on the brow. Where the relief leaves off, the leaf is cut with veins and short strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ganesha on leaf is a flat plaque in which the elephant-headed figure is cast or raised on the form of a peepal leaf, hung at a doorway or in a hall. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and cast rather than pressed from sheet. A pressed plaque this wide would weigh a fraction of 1,000 g, which is the whole reason the weight is printed on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two come out the same. The veins and strokes across the leaf are cut by hand after casting, so their spacing and depth change, and the polish takes differently on each face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA leaf plaque of this kind is usually hung at the entrance, in a hall, or above the mandir shelf where it faces the room. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast metal throughout, with no filler behind the relief. It is a plaque rather than a figure, so it has a flat back and hangs close against the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it hang?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the hole through the branch. The branch is cast in one with the leaf rather than fixed on afterwards, so a single nail or screw head carries the load through solid 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":52945334272322,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-GNL-173","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162455_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-suraj","title":"Brass Sun Face Wall Plaque, 1.4 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass sun face with a ring of tapering rays and a small tilak on the brow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the hammer and tool marks left on the rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: A human sun face with open eyes, a straight nose and a tilak on the brow, inside a full ring of rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung on a wall or a gate as a vaastu piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass sun face wall plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is worked in relief and stands proud of the disc, so the nose and lips catch light while the cheeks stay flat and dull. Brows and lashes are cut in as short parallel strokes, and a narrow tilak sits upright between them. The rays are separate tongues of metal, longer and shorter turn about, each drawn to a curved point and none matching its neighbour. At 1.4 kg it wants a screw into the wall rather than a picture hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sun face is a stylised solar disc with a human face at the centre and a ring of rays, hung on a gate or in a hall. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. Plating shows itself at the edges of a piece this size, and 1,400 g is far more than a plated shell of the same width would ever weigh. 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\u003eNot exactly. The rays are worked one by one, so their length and the way each tip curves changes from piece to piece, and the polish sits differently on every face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sun face is traditionally fixed high, on an outside gate or wall, or facing the door from inside a hall. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid metal, but not a slab. The face and the rays are raised, so the reverse follows them and the piece is hollow behind the high points rather than filled. The 1,400 g is metal alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come ready to hang?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photograph shows the front only, so we will not tell you what is on the back. We are asking the maker whether it carries a hook or a keyhole slot, and this answer will be replaced once that is confirmed.\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":52945337286978,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-SUN-172","price":4099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162312_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-ganesha-on-leaf-1","title":"Brass Ganesha on Leaf with Ring Hanger","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Ganesha raised on a polished leaf, with a closed ring at the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polished, with the veins cut bright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Ganesha crowned, trunk curling to the left, a small mouse at the foot of the figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Leaf plate with deep V-cut veins running out from the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung on a wall or at a doorway as a vaastu piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Ganesha leaf plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf is left as a mirror, so the only broken surface on it is the veining, cut in as deep V-strokes that run out from the spine and stop short of the edge. Ganesha sits in the middle in high relief, crowned, the trunk curling to the left over a scrolled shawl, with a small mouse at the foot. The stem is drawn up into a closed ring, and that ring is the fixing point; it takes a nail on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ganesha on leaf is a flat plaque in which the elephant-headed figure is cast or raised on the form of a peepal leaf, hung at a doorway or in a hall. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid. The plate is thin because it is a leaf, but it is brass all the way through and the ring is cast with it. At 800 g a scale will tell you the same thing in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot exactly. A mirror polish shows every hand that touched it, so the fall of light across the leaf differs piece to piece, as does the depth of each cut vein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA leaf plaque of this kind is usually hung at the entrance, in a hall, or above the mandir shelf where it faces the room. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid metal, flat at the back. The figure is raised at the front and there is no filler behind it, so what you lift is 800 g of brass and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it fixed to the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the cast ring at the top of the stem. The ring is part of the same casting rather than a fitting screwed on afterwards, so one nail or screw head carries the whole 800 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945343709506,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-GNL-174","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162433_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-om","title":"Hand Engraved Brass Om, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flat brass om, engraved over every face with fine leaf and hatch strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, engraved over the faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung on a wall or set on a mandir shelf as a vaastu piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass om\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole surface is worked. Fern-like strokes fill the broad curves, finer hatching fills the narrow ones, and the cut edges are left plain so the shape stays readable from across a room. A small opening is cut through the upper arm, the only hole anywhere in the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOm is the syllable set at the head of a text and kept as a cut or cast form on a wall, a mandir shelf or a desk. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, cut from thick metal rather than pressed out of sheet. The section is deep enough to see at the edges in the photograph, and 250 g on a kitchen scale says the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe form will. The engraving will not, because every stroke is cut by hand, so the strokes fall at different angles and no two faces are filled in quite the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn om is usually kept above eye level on a wall, on the mandir shelf, or on a desk where it faces the room. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid through the whole section, with no hollow back and no filler. It will stand leaning against a wall as it does in the photograph, and it will also take a hook through the opening at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945347707202,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-OMS-179","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162409_jpg.jpg?v=1776689365"},{"product_id":"brass-swastik","title":"Brass Swastik with Hanging Loop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass swastik with a raised rosette where the four arms cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, with the cast pattern left matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Combed strokes sweeping out along each arm, an open rosette at the crossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Hung at a doorway or on a wall as a vaastu piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass swastik\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relief is cast, not cut. Every arm is filled with curved strokes that sweep out from the middle, and where the four arms cross a small open rosette stands proud of them. A plain raised border follows the outline the whole way round. The loop at the top is part of the same casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swastik is the four-armed auspicious mark drawn or fixed at the threshold of an Indian home at Diwali and at the start of a new undertaking. We describe the practice; we make no claim about outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, cast in one piece with the hanging loop. A plated version of this size would come in well under 200 g, so a kitchen scale is the quickest test you can run at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The pattern comes from a mould, so it repeats, but the filing and polishing after casting are done by hand and the rosette at the centre picks up light differently on each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should it be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA swastik is usually fixed at the main door, above or beside the frame, or on the wall of the mandir. Households differ on this and we would not tell you your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it solid or hollow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid metal through the arms and the centre. The pattern is raised on the front face, the back is plain, and none of the 200 g comes from anything other than brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945351704898,"sku":"PP-BR-VAS-SWA-180","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162558_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-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-mor-deep","title":"Brass Peacock Diya with Halo Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass diya with a fanned peacock set inside an openwork ring behind the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWicks: Five lobed wells at the pan rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Fanned peacock plaque inside a saw-toothed openwork ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Lit with oil and cotton wicks for pooja and aarti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass peacock diya\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring behind the pan is cut as one openwork circle with a saw-toothed leaf edge, and the face of it is engraved rather than left plain, so it holds light instead of going flat. The peacock inside the ring is a separate fanned plaque, tail spread and body small under it. Five lobed wells sit at the rim of the pan below. The stem is ribbed in a tight spiral to a plain waist, then flares to an engraved dome and a broad foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a peacock diya the bird is the structure rather than the decoration, cast into the top, the stem or a standing back panel, with the oil pan carried below it and lit with oil and a cotton wick.\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 ring alone is a good part of the 2,500 g, since it is cut and engraved from thick stock rather than stamped out of sheet. A kitchen scale settles the question in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The ring is engraved by hand, so the leaf edge does not repeat exactly and the two halves of the circle never match each other perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a standing diya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but no. A standing diya is a plain tall lamp with the pan on top of the stem. Here the pan sits low and a cast ring stands behind it, so the lamp is read from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after pooja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the five wells out with a dry cloth while they are warm. On the ring use a dry cloth only and take it along the engraving rather than across it, so nothing catches on the leaf edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use ghee instead of oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Ghee sets in the lobed wells as they cool and lifts out more easily while the metal still holds some warmth from the flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it topple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foot is a broad polished dome carrying 2,500 g, and the ring sits over the centre of it, so the lamp stands square. On a narrow shelf keep the ring parallel to the wall.\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":52945360552258,"sku":"PP-BR-POO-MOR-051","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_163239_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":"brass-nandi-ji","title":"Brass Nandi Murti with Floral Saddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Nandi murti with ridged horns and a bead collar over deep relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, recesses left dark from the casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Bull couchant, forelegs folded, ridged horns raked back, tall pointed ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Foliage over both flanks, saddle panel with a central disc, three tiers of neck ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Flat underside; the folded legs and the belly are the footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Nandi murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relief does not stop at the saddle. Foliage runs over both flanks and down the haunch, and a plain disc boss sits at the centre of the saddle panel where the pattern breaks. The horns are ridged in fine rings along their whole length and rake back over the ears instead of curving up. Neck ornament hangs in three tiers, beads, then bells, then a row of leaf pendants, and the metal under them stays dark where a cloth cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandi faces the shrine rather than the room, and a murti of him is cast in the couchant pose, weight on the folded forelegs, head raised, with the harness and saddle cloth carrying most of the ornament.\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. 1,000 g in a piece that fits both hands is a density a plated casting cannot reach, and the relief on the flanks is cut into the metal rather than pressed into a coating over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpt is the same every time, the shading is not. How dark the recesses read depends on how long the piece has been out of the polishing shop, and it deepens further on your shelf.\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\u003eYes, the brass is bare. The work is in the drying. Foliage covers both flanks and water sits in every cut, so go over it with a dry cloth and let it stand somewhere airy afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the recesses darker than the rest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass darkens first where air sits still and a cloth cannot reach, so the deepest cuts grey before the raised metal does. Lemon and salt will lift it, but the relief reads flatter once every recess is bright.\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":52945365369154,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-NAN-091","price":3399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160801_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"shrinath-ji-bhagwan-brass-superfine-antique-idol","title":"Superfine Brass Shrinathji Murti, 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Shrinathji murti with the left arm raised and a scarf flying out behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, superfine hand finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Left arm raised above the head, right hand at the waist, scarf lifted behind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Lotus buds and a fan at the left shoulder, conch on the front of the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Low domed mound, flat underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Shrinathji murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left arm goes up in one straight line and ends in a closed fist, while the right hand rests low at the waist. Bead strands hang from the collar to below the knee, and small coloured stones are set into the centre strand. A scarf lifts away from the raised arm and stops in a squared-off end. The base is a low domed mound rather than a flat plate, with a conch and a pair of round bosses worked into its front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shrinathji murti shows Krishna with one arm lifted straight above the head, the gesture of raising the hill, and the face kept broad and still rather than cut in fine relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass. The piece weighs 250 g, and a plated shell of the same height would come in far lighter, so a kitchen scale settles it in a second on the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The beadwork and the crown are finished by hand after casting, so the sharpness of the bead rows and the tone of the satin surface move a little between one murti and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not put a tape to it, so there is no height on this page and we will not print an estimate. The weight is the number we do have, and on a cast figure it tells you more than height does, because two murtis of the same height can differ by a kilo. If the height decides it, write to us and we will measure this one before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter not. Water lodges between the bead strands and round the set stones, and unlacquered brass left wet there will stain. Dry the murti with a soft cloth after pooja instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the coloured stones glued on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey sit in shallow cells cut into the centre bead strand, set rather than painted. We are checking the material of the stone with the maker and will state it here once the answer is in.\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":52945684234562,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-SHR-142","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160505_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"product_id":"brass-coffee-filter-cup-set","title":"Brass Filter Coffee Set with Dabara, 5 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass filter coffee set with two plain cups, two dabara and chevron banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 600 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin with banded pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: Not lined, bare brass inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Chevron rows over dotted lines on the filter and both dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: One filter, two cups, two dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass coffee filter with lid and press rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 brass dabara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is not on everything. Bands of chevrons over dotted lines circle the filter and run round the outside of both dabara, while the two cups are left plain inside and out. The filter itself reads as two stacked drums with a joint line at the waist, and a slim press rod stands up through the lid to pack the grounds down. Every rim on the set is turned over and thickened, so nothing on it is a raw cut edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter coffee is brewed in a two-chamber pot that drips overnight, then poured back and forth between a wide-rimmed dabara and a cup until the decoction and milk are cool enough to drink.\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. Five pieces come to 600 g, and the pattern is worked into the metal rather than printed on a coating, which would break up at the turned rim of a dabara long before the brass did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose, but not identical. The banding is worked by hand, so the point where one band closes on itself lands in a different place on every filter, and the satin finish takes light differently piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it tin lined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Bare brass in the filter and in the tumblers. Coffee left standing stains the inside a deeper gold; rinse and dry each part after use and the colour stays even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep curd, lemon or pickle in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is built for coffee. Sour contents sit badly against bare brass, and the filter has a seam at the waist between the two chambers that residue would settle into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Dishwasher salts flatten the satin finish and dull the banding, and the pierced plate inside wants a soft brush rather than a jet. Dry every part before the set is stacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set serves two. Two cups and two dabara come with a single filter, so a household of four either brews twice in a morning or keeps a second filter beside the first.\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":52945688461634,"sku":"PP-BR-DIN-COF-012","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_162631_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":"nandi-ji-brass-coloured","title":"Hand Painted Brass Nandi Murti, 1.4 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast brass Nandi murti with hand painted colour worked into the saddle border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand painted colour over polished brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Bull couchant, forelegs folded, short horns turned up, hump at the shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Saddle cloth with a central rosette, two rows of bells on the collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Flat underside, no separate base; the folded legs are the footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Nandi murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour sits in the recesses rather than over the surface. An orange line follows the border of the saddle cloth, fills the rosette at its centre and runs along the fringe under the collar, and the raised brass beside it stays polished. Two rows of cast bells ride on the neck, each one a separate lump of metal with its own shadow. The eyes are painted black and the head turns to the right rather than facing square on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Nandi murti is the bull that faces the Shiva shrine, cast couchant with the forelegs folded under the chest and the head lifted and turned, so the form sits low and wide rather than upright.\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 colour is painted on, not plated over, and the casting comes in at 1,400 g. Put it on a kitchen scale the day it arrives and the number tells you there is metal all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The colour is laid in by hand, so the width of the orange line and how far it carries along the collar fringe shift a little from one casting to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not put a tape to it, so there is no height on this page and we will not print an estimate. The weight is the number we do have, and on a cast figure it tells you more than height does, because two murtis of the same height can differ by a kilo. If the height decides it, write to us and we will measure this one before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater will lift the painted colour over time. Keep abhishek for a plain brass murti and wipe this one down with a dry cloth instead, which is what the paint asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the colour rub off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot from handling. It sits in the recesses where a cloth does not reach hard. Metal polish dragged across the saddle will take it out, so keep polish to the plain brass and go round the colour.\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":52945702879554,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-NAN-088","price":4099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160747_jpg.jpg?v=1776689365"},{"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":"shree-ram-darbar-brass-superfine-small","title":"Superfine Brass Ram Darbar Murti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Ram Darbar murti with four figures set under one scrolled arch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, superfine hand finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Ram with bow and quiver, Sita and Lakshman flanking, Hanuman kneeling in front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Open scrolled arch with a lotus crest above the centre figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: One base with a scalloped front and four small lion feet\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\u003eFour figures share one base. Ram stands at the centre with a quiver at his shoulder and a bow curving past his arm, Sita and Lakshman on their own round pedestals to either side, and Hanuman kneeling at the front left. The arch behind them is worked open, so daylight passes between its scrolls, and a lotus crest sits at the top. The base stands on four small lion feet, and a band of scrollwork runs the length of its scalloped front edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ram Darbar murti gathers the four figures of the Ramayana court on one base, with Ram at the centre carrying his bow, Sita and Lakshman standing beside him and Hanuman kneeling at their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass. Plating over a lighter core would never reach 600 g in a piece of this size, so put it on a kitchen scale the day it arrives 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 no two come out the same. The scrollwork on the arch and the base is finished by hand, so the depth of the cuts and the tone of the satin surface shift a little from one murti to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have not put a tape to it, so there is no height on this page and we will not print an estimate. The weight is the number we do have, and on a cast figure it tells you more than height does, because two murtis of the same height can differ by a kilo. If the height decides it, write to us and we will measure this one before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter not. Water sits in the deep cuts of the arch and under the four figures, and unlacquered brass left damp will stain. Wipe the murti dry after pooja and keep the abhishek for a separate small piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stand on an uneven shelf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base rests on four small feet rather than a flat pad, so it wants a level surface. On a stone chowki with a slight fall, a folded cloth under the low corner settles 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":52945710907714,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-RAM-141","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160836_jpg.jpg?v=1776689366"},{"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":"brass-kamdhenu-ji-small","title":"Brass Kamdhenu Murti with Calf, 350 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Kamdhenu murti with the calf standing in under her to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Cow standing over a feeding calf, rosette between the horns, ears cast as open rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Oval plate with a twisted rope edge, flat underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Kamdhenu murti with calf\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe stands over the calf, which reaches up under her belly with its head turned in to feed. A rosette sits between her horns and her ears are cast as open rings, so light passes through them. The cloth over her back carries a small figure in relief. The oval plate under her is edged with a twisted rope line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamdhenu is the cow shown with her calf feeding beneath her, the gau mata form kept in a home mandir, and the calf is what separates the murti from a plain cow figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass. The legs and the calf are thin sections and still bring the piece to 350 g, which a plated shell of this size could not do. Weigh it when it lands and the number settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The rosette on the forehead, the relief on the cloth and the rope edge of the plate are cut by hand, so their crispness and the tone of the polish vary from one murti to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot measured, so not printed. A murti is the easiest thing in this trade to misjudge from a photograph, which is exactly why we are not going to estimate it from one. The weight above was measured. Tell us the shelf it is going on and we will measure the piece and answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter not. Water runs into the gap between the cow and the calf and sits there out of reach of a cloth, and unlacquered brass left wet will darken in that pocket first. Wipe it dry instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in weight, size, finish and surface marking are normal and no two are identical. Colour on screen can differ from the metal in daylight. Handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEETAL PARAMPARA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945725325634,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-KAM-150","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_160643_jpg.jpg?v=1776689364"},{"product_id":"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":"hanuman-ji-brass-antique","title":"Antique Brass Hanuman Murti with Gada","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Hanuman murti seated cross-legged with a gada standing at his left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Antique, with darkened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Crown against a scalloped halo, a ribbed gada at the left shoulder, a raised medallion on the chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Round, stepped twice, the upper step banded with engraved petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Hanuman murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe sits cross-legged with the right fist closed and lifted, and the left hand steadies a gada that stands upright at his shoulder, its head cut into ribs like a melon and its shaft twisted. Four strands of beads hang down the chest to a raised oval medallion with a small seated figure inside it. Behind the crown a plain ring rises against a scalloped disc, and the round base is stepped twice, the upper step banded with engraved petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Hanuman murti shows the devotee of Ram, most often with the gada in one hand, and the seated form is the one kept in a home mandir rather than the leaping form sold for a wall.\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, and cast rather than pressed. The weight is the number that proves it and the variant record carries none, so it is being weighed this week. Lift it before you unwrap it and the mass answers first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe casting repeats. The finish does not. How dark the recesses sit behind the beadwork and inside the petal band on the base varies from one piece to the next, so the contrast can look softer than the frame.\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 it straight after, especially in the beadwork and the petal band, because water left standing in the cuts dries into pale spots that show against the darker recesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the medallion on the chest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA raised oval with a small seated figure worked inside it, cast as part of the body rather than fixed on. It sits below four strands of beads and above the waist cloth.\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. Lemon, salt and tamarind lift it out and the cut work goes flat. Keep a soft dry cloth to the raised brass 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":52945728930114,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-HAN-087","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_161319_jpg.jpg?v=1776689364"},{"product_id":"hanuman-ji-brass-superfine","title":"Superfine Brass Kneeling Hanuman Murti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass Hanuman murti kneeling with the mace resting against the left shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brushed satin, superfine hand finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconography: Lotus-petal halo behind the crown, mace resting on the left shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMudra: Right hand in abhaya mudra, palm turned out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Round pedestal with a lattice-cut top and a scrolling floral skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 brass Hanuman murti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe kneels on one knee with the other drawn up, and the mace rests back against the left shoulder, its head a ball of raised beadwork held in a closed fist. Behind the head a halo of pointed lotus petals fans out from the crown. The pedestal holds the closest work. Its top is cut as a fine woven lattice, and the skirt below carries a band of scrolling flowers between two rows of beading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA murti of Hanuman is cast either upright or kneeling, and the kneeling form shows him at rest before Ram with the mace held rather than swung, the posture families keep in a home mandir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid cast brass. The piece weighs 350 g, most of it in the figure and the drum-shaped pedestal, and a kitchen scale on the day it arrives is the quickest test you can run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose. The lattice on the pedestal top and the scrollwork on its skirt are cut by hand, so the spacing of the mesh and the depth of the flowers change a little between one murti and the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot measured, so not printed. A murti is the easiest thing in this trade to misjudge from a photograph, which is exactly why we are not going to estimate it from one. The weight above was measured. Tell us the shelf it is going on and we will measure the piece and answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do abhishek on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter not. The lattice top of the pedestal traps water under the figure where no cloth reaches, and unlacquered brass left wet there darkens in patches. Wipe the murti dry instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill dust catch in the pedestal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will. The lattice top and the scrollwork skirt hold fine dust, so a dry brush works better than a cloth. Keep water off it, because moisture left in the cuts leaves dark marks on bare 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":52945737253186,"sku":"PP-BR-IDL-HAN-145","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/0003\/8210\/files\/20260312_161230_jpg.jpg?v=1776689363"},{"product_id":"brass-elephants-set-of-2","title":"Brass Elephants with Raised Trunks, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of cast brass elephants with raised trunks and a ridged blanket over the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 600 g for the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Cast surface, polished back on the high points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Ridged blanket with a scalloped edge and a cast tassel at the hip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Stands on its own four feet, no base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 elephants, made as a facing 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 elephant, trunk up, head turned slightly left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brass elephant, trunk up, head turned slightly right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth animals stand on all four feet with the trunk swung up and the tip curled back, and the two are not mirror images of each other, the ears and the fall of the blanket differ from one to the next. A ridged blanket runs over each back and ends in a scalloped edge, with a small cast tassel hanging at the hip. Eyes, brow and toenails are cut in as short lines. At 600 g for the two they are hand-sized rather than shelf-filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elephant figure is a cast animal kept as a table or shelf piece, usually with the trunk turned upward, and it is bought in twos as often as singly because the pair reads as a facing set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash by hand with a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. Dry fully with a cloth before putting it away — water left standing is what causes spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass darkens. It reacts with air and with the oils on your hands, and a piece in daily use will dull within weeks. That is the metal telling you it is not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring the shine back: a paste of lemon juice and salt, or tamarind pulp, or a proprietary brass cleaner. Rub, rinse, dry. Two minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use steel wool, scouring pads or bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you would rather it stayed dark, leave it alone — a settled patina protects the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this brass solid or plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid, and cast rather than pressed. Two hollow pressings of this size would come nowhere near 600 g for the pair, and the weight sits in the legs and the body where a casting puts it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pair you get will be the same two models, but the cast surface takes polish differently on every piece, so one may run brighter on the back and the other duller in the folds of the blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo dimensions yet, because none have been taken. The weight is the measured figure we can stand behind, and on a cast or raised piece it is a fair guide to bulk. If size is the thing that decides it, write to us and we will measure it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Bare brass goes dull and then brown, and on a cast piece it happens first in the cut lines of the blanket. A dry cloth on the backs and heads is enough to keep the high points bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo is the standard, and the two here already face each other, so one set finishes a console or a mandir step. A second set is bought when a long shelf needs the ends anchored rather than the middle.\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. 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