{"product_id":"elegant-brass-hammered-urli-traditional-indian-decor","title":"Elegant Brass Hammered Urli Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn urli is a wide Indian bowl filled with water so petals and floating diyas sit on the surface. This is the plain one — no deity, no cutwork, just a hand-hammered brass bowl with a small loop handle at each side and a polished interior that throws the light back up through the water. It comes in two sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 12-inch bowl (15 inches across handles, 4 inches tall) and 16-inch bowl (19 inches across handles, 5 inches tall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1,120 g (approx. 2.5 lb) and 2,160 g (approx. 4.8 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid brass, uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: hand-hammered outside, polished inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: one cast loop each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-hammered, and you can see it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dimpling on the outside is struck by hand, so the pattern is irregular and the reflections break up rather than mirroring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid brass, uncoated.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,160 g in the large — approx. 4.8 lb — and 1,120 g in the medium. Nothing plated, nothing lacquered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide and shallow, which is the right shape for floating.\u003c\/strong\u003e Petals and diyas spread across the surface instead of bunching in a well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo loop handles\u003c\/strong\u003e cast onto the rim, so a full bowl can be carried and set down without gripping the water line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size, and how the measurements work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe variant names are the bowl diameter. The larger figure in the details below is the width across the handles, which is the number to use when you are measuring a shelf or a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12-inch bowl, 15 inches across the handles, 4 inches tall, 1,120 g (approx. 2.5 lb). A side table, a mandir shelf, a small dining table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e — 16-inch bowl, 19 inches across the handles, 5 inches tall, 2,160 g (approx. 4.8 lb). A dining table centre, an entryway console, a mandap entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree brass urlis, three different jobs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-brass-ganesha-urli-bowl-traditional-indian-decor\"\u003eBrass Ganesha urli\u003c\/a\u003e — seated Ganesha on a pierced backplate, $180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/set-of-5-brass-mini-urli-bowls-prasad-bowl-handcrafted-pooja-urli-indian-decor-return-gift-favors-4-inch-brass-urli-set\"\u003eBrass mini urli set of 5\u003c\/a\u003e — 4-inch prasad bowls, $90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dining table, filled with water and floating marigold heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn entryway, with tealights on the water for Diwali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA haldi or mehndi ceremony, as the bowl the paste is served from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA coffee table, empty — the hammering carries it on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy both sizes and nest them for a two-level arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plainest piece in the range and, for that reason, the easiest to give to someone whose taste you do not know. It works for a housewarming or griha pravesh, a wedding, Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi. The 16-inch reads as the more significant gift. Buying several for an event — get in touch first and we will confirm stock and price before you commit to a date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the two sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBowl diameter, depth and weight. The 12-inch is 4 inches deep and 1,120 g; the 16-inch is 5 inches deep and 2,160 g, nearly twice the metal. Both are the same shape and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the listing mention 15 and 19 inches as well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose are the widths across the handles. The variant names use the bowl diameter. Measure with the handle figure if space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it solid brass or plated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid brass throughout, uncoated. There is no plating to wear through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fill it with water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, that is what it is for. Empty and dry it the same evening rather than leaving water standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it darken over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and that is normal for uncoated brass. Some people polish it back every few months, others prefer the deeper tone it settles into. Either is fine — nothing is wrong with the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Brass darkens naturally with air and handling; if you want it bright again, any household brass polish will lift it in a few minutes. Do not put it in the dishwasher and do not leave water standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I serve food in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry food such as sweets, nuts or fruit in skins is fine. Avoid anything acidic or wet sitting in bare brass for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the two sizes nest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 12-inch sits inside the 16-inch, which several customers use as a tiered arrangement for Diwali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order several for an event?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery order is insured. Photograph the box and the piece and contact us, and we will sort out a replacement or a refund.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/urlibowls\"\u003eUrli Bowls \u0026amp; Centerpieces\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indian-festive-decor\"\u003eDiwali \u0026amp; Festive Decor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"12 Inches","offer_id":67698262179913,"sku":"brass-hammered-urli-2","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 Inches","offer_id":67698262212681,"sku":"brass-hammered-urli-1","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/brassurli2_56ef795b-17ba-492a-b4db-a067a7ce4422.jpg?v=1792243491","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/elegant-brass-hammered-urli-traditional-indian-decor","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}