18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments

18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments

$120.00
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18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
  • 18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments
18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments

18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments

$120.00

A single lotus, 18 inches across, pressed into seventeen separate petal-shaped compartments. Each petal holds its own tealight or handful of petals, so one tray reads as a full rangoli without anything having to be arranged. The inside of every compartment is textured in a fine honeycomb that catches the light.

Product details

  • Diameter: 18 inches
  • Depth: 2.5 inches
  • Compartments: 17 lotus petals
  • Weight: 2 kg (approx. 4.4 lb)
  • Material: iron with a gold polish finish
  • Finish: hammered, etched honeycomb texture inside each petal
  • Handmade in India
  • Not dishwasher safe. Keep dry.

Why this one

  • Seventeen compartments in one piece. Not a tray with dishes placed on it — the petals are formed from the same sheet, so nothing shifts when the table is knocked.
  • 18 inches across. Wide enough to be the whole centrepiece. Most rangoli-style trays are half this.
  • 2 kg (approx. 4.4 lb). It sits flat and stays put, which matters when seventeen tealights are lit on it.
  • Honeycomb-textured interior. Each petal is hammered inside rather than left smooth, so the gold breaks the light instead of mirroring it.

How people use it

  • A tealight in every petal and one in the centre — eighteen points of light
  • Rose or marigold petals in the outer ring, a single candle in the middle
  • Haldi and kumkum in separate petals for a mehndi or a ceremony
  • Dry fruit, nuts and mithai, one kind per compartment, as a festive serving tray
  • Empty on a console — the lotus form carries it on its own

Where it works

  • The centre of a dining table for Diwali
  • An entryway console or a floor-level welcome setup
  • A mehndi or haldi ceremony, holding the paste and the offerings
  • A wedding welcome table
  • A pooja corner, as the tray the daily offerings sit in

Gifting

A large, obviously handmade object that does not need the recipient to already own anything to work. It suits Diwali, a housewarming or griha pravesh, and a wedding. Event decorators use it as a mandap or welcome-table centrepiece — if you need more than one, get in touch before ordering so we can confirm stock against your date and talk about price.

Frequently asked questions

How many tealights does it hold?
Seventeen, one per petal. Standard tealights sit in comfortably.

Can I fill it with water?
We would not. The base metal is iron under a gold polish, and standing water will eventually work under the finish and cause rust. Use it dry — petals, tealights, dry flowers — or float things in a separate glass or brass bowl set inside it. If it does get wet, dry it straight away.

Are the compartments separate or does liquid run between them?
Separate. Each petal is its own well with a raised wall between it and the next, so haldi in one and kumkum in the next will not mix.

How deep is each compartment?
2.5 inches, which is deep enough that petals stay in place and a tealight sits below the rim.

Can I serve food in it?
Dry food only, and we would put mithai in cases or on a liner rather than directly on the finish.

Is 18 inches too big for my table?
It is wide. On a table narrower than about 34 inches it will take up most of the middle. Measure before ordering.

How do I clean it?
Wipe with a soft dry cloth. This is iron under a gold polish, so keep it dry — do not wash it, do not put it in the dishwasher, and do not leave it outdoors overnight. Wipe out any spilled wax or oil once it has cooled.

Can I use it outdoors?
For an evening under cover, yes. Do not leave it out in weather or overnight.

Can I order several for an event?
Yes — get in touch before you order if you need more than a few. We can usually help on price for larger quantities and confirm stock before you commit to a date.

What if it arrives damaged?
Every order is insured. Photograph the box and the piece and contact us, and we will sort out a replacement or a refund.

Shipping

Free insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day.

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