{"product_id":"18-inch-gold-lotus-urli-tray","title":"18-Inch Gold Lotus Urli Tray – 17 Compartments","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompartments: 17 lotus petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2 kg (approx. 4.4 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: iron with a gold polish finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: hammered, etched honeycomb texture inside each petal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe. Keep dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen compartments in one piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a tray with dishes placed on it — the petals are formed from the same sheet, so nothing shifts when the table is knocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 inches across.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide enough to be the whole centrepiece. Most rangoli-style trays are half this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 kg (approx. 4.4 lb).\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits flat and stays put, which matters when seventeen tealights are lit on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneycomb-textured interior.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each petal is hammered inside rather than left smooth, so the gold breaks the light instead of mirroring it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow people use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tealight in every petal and one in the centre — eighteen points of light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose or marigold petals in the outer ring, a single candle in the middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaldi and kumkum in separate petals for a mehndi or a ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry fruit, nuts and mithai, one kind per compartment, as a festive serving tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty on a console — the lotus form carries it on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe centre of a dining table for Diwali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn entryway console or a floor-level welcome setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mehndi or haldi ceremony, holding the paste and the offerings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wedding welcome table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pooja corner, as the tray the daily offerings sit in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tealights does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeventeen, one per petal. Standard tealights sit in comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fill it with water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the compartments separate or does liquid run between them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeparate. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep is each compartment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.5 inches, which is deep enough that petals stay in place and a tealight sits below the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I serve food in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry food only, and we would put mithai in cases or on a liner rather than directly on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 18 inches too big for my table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is wide. On a table narrower than about 34 inches it will take up most of the middle. Measure before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an evening under cover, yes. Do not leave it out in weather or overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":"Default Title","offer_id":43587067248691,"sku":"urli-lotus-hammered","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/urliutsav-staging2.jpg?v=1770537475","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/18-inch-gold-lotus-urli-tray","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}