{"product_id":"cutout-lotus-urli-bowls-set-of-3","title":"Cutout Lotus Urli Bowls – Set of 3 Sitting Urlis, Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eurli\u003c\/strong\u003e is the wide, shallow bowl traditionally kept near the entrance of a South Indian home, filled with water and floated with flower heads and small diyas. This set gives you three of them in graduated sizes, each raised on a short pedestal foot, with the sides \u003cstrong\u003epierced right through\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lotus-and-leaf pattern so a candle inside throws the shape onto the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 3 sitting urli bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: 4.5 inches high, 6 inches top diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: 6 inches high, 9 inches top diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge: 7 inches high, 12.5 inches top diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight of the set: approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 lb \/ 53 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: iron with a gold polish finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface: smooth satin gold with pierced lotus and leaf cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe cutouts are the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lotus and leaf shapes are cut clean through the metal, not stamped or printed on. Put a tealight in and the pattern appears on whatever the bowl is standing on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth satin gold, not hammered.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want texture, the hammered set is a different listing. This one is deliberately plain-surfaced so the piercing reads clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes that nest and group.\u003c\/strong\u003e 6, 9 and 12.5 inches across. They cluster on one table or spread over three surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 kg for the set of three\u003c\/strong\u003e — about 3.3 lb \/ 53 oz. Heavy enough to sit still when you fill it with water, light enough to move one-handed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised on a foot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pedestal lifts the bowl about an inch off the surface, which keeps a wet base off your table and gives the group some height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich of the four lotus urli sets is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make four sets that look similar in a thumbnail and are quite different in a room. Two things separate them: whether the bowl is \u003cstrong\u003epierced with cutouts\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ehammered\u003c\/strong\u003e, and whether it \u003cstrong\u003esits low\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003estands on a stem\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutout, sitting — this set.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pierced lotus cutouts, short foot, 4.5–7 in tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/lotus-shape-decorative-bowl-set-sitting-urli-festive-decor\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammered, sitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Hammered dimpled surface, short foot, 5.5–8 in tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/lotus-shape-decorative-bowl-set-of-3-standing-urli-festive-decor\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammered, standing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Hammered bowls on tall slim stems, 12.5–16 in tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/gold-lotus-motif-urli-set-of-3-elegant-standing-decorative-bowls-for-diwali\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutout, standing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Pierced lotus cutouts on tall stems, 13.5–17.5 in tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntryway console\u003c\/strong\u003e, filled with water and marigold heads — the traditional placement. \u003cstrong\u003eDining table centre\u003c\/strong\u003e, all three in a line with floating tealights. \u003cstrong\u003ePooja room or home temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, for flowers and prasad. \u003cstrong\u003eCoffee table\u003c\/strong\u003e, using the large one alone with a single flower. They also work empty, as a sculptural group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common \u003cstrong\u003eDiwali\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egriha pravesh\u003c\/strong\u003e gift, and a safe housewarming present for someone whose taste you do not know — it is useful, it is not breakable, and it is not tied to one faith. Also given at weddings and for \u003cstrong\u003eGanesh Chaturthi\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNavratri\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese go out as gift sets often enough that we keep stock deep. If you need several — wedding favours, a Diwali order for a team, return gifts for a large function — email contact@urliutsav.com before you order. Bulk pricing is available and we will confirm quantities and timing with you first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these hammered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The surface is smooth satin gold. The hammered version is a separate set — see the comparison above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill water leak out through the cutouts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The cutouts are in the upper sidewall, above the water line. The bowl itself is solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the candles come with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Tealights, diyas and flowers are not included — just the three bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this real gold or brass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither. It is iron with a gold polish finish. That is why the set costs what it does and why it is light enough to lift with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much water does the large one hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnough to float a layer of petals and three or four tealights. It is a shallow bowl, roughly two inches deep — designed for surface display, not volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a dry or barely damp cloth. Do not soak them, do not put them in a dishwasher, and dry them fully after you empty the water out. The gold is a polished coating over iron, not solid metal, so abrasive scourers and harsh cleaners will wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put water in them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — that is what they are for. Fill, float, then empty and dry the same evening rather than leaving water standing for days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they go outside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an evening on a covered patio, yes. Not for permanent outdoor use: they are iron underneath and will rust if they are rained on or left damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if something arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is insured. Send a photo to contact@urliutsav.com and we will replace the piece or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer.\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\u003eSee more urli bowls and centerpieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/collections\/urlibowls\"\u003eUrli Bowls \u0026amp; Centerpieces\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42526361223219,"sku":"diwali-sitting-bowl-26","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/sittingurlimotif-diwalidecor.jpg?v=1771213665","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/cutout-lotus-urli-bowls-set-of-3","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}