Handcrafted Brass Decorative Urli with Floral Motif

• Product: Handcrafted Brass Decorative Urli with Floral Motif

• SKU: VH007

• Material: Brass

• Size: 10" Width

• Weight: 4.7 kg

• Symbolism: Abundance, Welcome, Auspicious Beginnings

• Lifecycle: 1000+ years, multi-generational

• Craft: Traditional Indian Brass Art

• Making Process: Sand casting with intricate handcrafted detailing

Description:
This Handcrafted Brass Decorative Urli with Floral Motif is an exquisite celebration of traditional Indian metalcraft — a piece that feels as regal as it looks. The wide, gleaming bowl is framed by ornate floral scrollwork, and the majestic crest rising from its back mirrors the grandeur of temple architecture. Sculpted through sand casting and perfected by skilled hands, every swirl, curve, and petal tells a story of devotion, patience, and mastery.

Fill it with water, flowers, or floating candles, and it instantly transforms any space into a serene, welcoming sanctuary. The urli radiates abundance and auspicious energy, making it ideal for entrances, living rooms, festive decor, or sacred corners.

Craft Story — The Legacy of Indian Urlis and Brass Metalwork

The urli has its roots in the traditional metalcraft of South India, especially in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where it was historically cast in bronze and brass for use in temples, palaces, and royal households. Artisans belonging to ancient sthāpati lineages practiced the craft using age-old casting techniques, combining metallurgical knowledge with sacred geometry.

In regions like Moradabad and Tamil Nadu’s Kumbakonam belt, brass artisans have kept this tradition alive for centuries. Urlis were never merely vessels — they symbolised prosperity, hospitality, and spiritual abundance. Placed at entrances filled with water and flowers, they were believed to invite positive energy and balance the five elements (pancha bhutas) within a home.

The crafting process today still echoes these timeless methods. Artisans begin by shaping a detailed wax model or designing a sand mould that captures every curve and motif. Molten brass is then poured with precision, and once cooled, the piece undergoes hours of hand-chiselling, filing, and burnishing. The intricate floral motifs seen here draw inspiration from classical temple carvings and ornamental architecture from the Chola and Chera periods — reflecting an aesthetic shaped by centuries of sacred art.

This urli, with its bold crest and sculpted base, carries forward that heritage: a fusion of ritual symbolism, royal design language, and artisanal mastery. It stands not just as décor but as a continuation of a craft lineage refined over more than a thousand years.