Handcrafted metal bowl dipped in traditional Gerua colour on the outside & a gold finish on the inside for perfect Diwali vibes, especially in a Pahadi household
Hand-painted with traditional Aipan 'Creepers' a.k.a 'Bel', which are traditionally made on floors during ceremonies & rituals
The three creepers or bel here are "Vasodhar", "Macchia" & "Bara Himachal" & they denote the following:
"Bara Himachal" bel: Highest snow covered zone of Himalaya. The folk painters have perceived the snow peaks as the metallic pitcher filled with water
"Macchia" bel: Fish figures inspired by nature around us
"Vasodhar" bel: A pattern derived from a waterfall where this cluster of 7 vertical lines are symbolic of the 7 pious rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu, Kaveri
These can be decorated as center table showpieces or as potpourri bowls for fragrant, fresh energy
This bowl comes with floating candles for the festive season & Phooldei special unscented pack of Dhoop (20 incense sticks) made out of locally sourced natural herbs & flowers
Material: Metal
Dimensions: 10"x4" (WxH)
Care Instructions: Wipe with a soft dry cloth to remove dirt or stain
Made by: Deepa Chaudhary
Time taken to create: 1 day
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