Gold Pearl Jali T-Light Holder Set of 10 - 4in Metal Diyas

Why this one

This is the restrained one. Every other decorative set we carry has painting, mirrors or coloured fabric on it; this has a gold plate, a pearl edge and nothing else. That makes it the set you can put on a table that already has a lot going on - a thali, a rangoli, a spread of food - without the table starting to fight itself.

Which one do I need

Four of our sets are flat decorative discs with a tea light well in the middle. They photograph similarly and are not the same thing in the hand:

• Pearl jali, 4 in, set of 10 - all metal. A pierced gold plate with a single row of white pearls at the rim. The plainest and the lightest.
• Sunflower & paisley mirror, 4-4.5 in, set of 10 - metal with mirror inlay. White stones set in a radiating sunburst, or a curved mango paisley. The most jewelled.
• Pearl beaded velvet, 5 in, set of 6 - craft board and velvet in red or pink, white pearl outer ring, mirrored centre. Soft to the touch.
• Floral pearl stonework, 4 in, set of 10 - hand-painted pink and green florals between a pearl rim and a gold mirror centre. The most detailed painting of the four.

Where it works

Around a puja thali, along a buffet edge, on a coffee table, spaced down a long dining table. Flat enough that nothing catches a sleeve.

Gifting

Ten identical pieces at this price is the practical bulk option for return gifts, and the pearl edge lifts it above a plain metal diya without doubling the cost.

Questions people ask

What size tea light fits?
A standard 1.5 inch tea light, the size sold in bags at any grocery store. LED tea lights of the same size sit just as well.

How do I clean it?
Wipe the metal with a soft dry cloth and go around the pearls with a dry brush. Do not wash it - the pearls are set into the rim and moisture will loosen them over time.

Are the pearls real?
No, they are moulded pearl-finish beads. Nobody sets river pearls into a ten-piece diya set, and we would rather say so than let the photographs imply otherwise.

Can I float these in water?
No. The pearls are set into the rim with adhesive and water will lift them. For floating diyas you want an urli bowl instead.

Do they stack for storage?
Yes, they nest into each other. The whole set goes back into one small box between festivals.

Can I use them outdoors?
For an evening, yes - a covered porch or a still patio is fine. Bring them in overnight. Dew and sprinklers are what damage a gold polish, not the outdoors itself.

Where are these made?
India, by hand. Small differences between pieces in a set are normal and are how you can tell handwork from a machine-pressed import.

Can I order a larger quantity for an event?
Yes. Sets like this go out for weddings, temple events and office Diwali parties fairly often. Message us with your date and rough numbers before you order ten sets and we will tell you what we can hold.

Shipping

Free insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day.

More festive lighting in the T-Lights & Diwali Diyas collection, and small-gift ideas in Indian Return Gifts.