{"product_id":"brass-wall-hanging-swastik-bell","title":"Brass Swastik Wall Hanging with Bells - 15in Vastu Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass wall hanging, 15 inches long, built from four engraved \u003cstrong\u003eswastik\u003c\/strong\u003e plaques with small bells strung between them. The swastik is one of the oldest auspicious marks in Indian practice, drawn at thresholds and on account books at Diwali, and it is hung at an entrance for the same reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 15 in · width 4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 700 g (approx. 25 oz \/ 1.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: gold tone with fine engraved detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour swastik plaques with tiered bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt sounds as well as hangs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bells ring when a door opens near it, which is the traditional function - sound at a threshold, not just a symbol on a wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e700 g of brass\u003c\/strong\u003e in a piece 15 inches long, so the strand hangs straight rather than curling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour engraved plaques rather than one\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the hanging a vertical rhythm and lets it read from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeside or above a main door, which is the customary placement. Also used in a pooja room, on a balcony door, or in an office entrance. It needs a wall rather than a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA griha pravesh gift more than anything else - the swastik goes up when the house is first entered. Also given at Diwali and at the opening of a new business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I hang it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a single point at the top. At 700 g a small nail or a picture hook will take it; a push pin is not enough for this weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the bells actually ring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are small, so it is a light sound rather than a temple bell - enough to notice when someone comes through the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the swastik mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Indian usage it is an ancient mark of auspiciousness and wellbeing, drawn at doorways, on wedding invitations and on ledgers at Diwali. It long predates and is unrelated to its twentieth-century European misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrass darkens naturally. Polish it back with a standard brass cleaner if you prefer it bright, or leave it to deepen - both are normal and neither harms the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust with a dry cloth, working into the engraving with a soft brush. Avoid water and never put it in a dishwasher. Use brass polish sparingly and buff dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for indoor use. Brass weathers and spots outdoors, so keep it sheltered if you put it on a covered porch or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it noisy in a draught?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can chime a little near an open window. If that bothers you, hang it on the hinge side of the door rather than the opening side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer, so please check the dimensions against your space first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. Brass is heavy and we pack it accordingly - if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more brass decor and spiritual pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/collections\/brass-love\"\u003eBrass Love Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67698230755401,"sku":"brass-swastik-bell","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/brassbell-wallhanging1.jpg?v=1792243295","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/brass-wall-hanging-swastik-bell","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}