Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century leopard print reclaimed from an original Indian

reclaimed from an original Indian door

This blue & red bath robe is hand block printed with a modern take on the classic Indian Mughal patterns

traditional mortise-and-tenon construction

In memory of him

The front is chip carved in the traditional style with intricate floral designs and painted light green with lacquer bells overhanging

Bronze Urli From South India - 19th Century leopard print reclaimed from an original IndianCrafted in South India in the late 19th century, this impressive bronze cauldron is known locally as an Urli (). Traditionally used in Tamil and Malayali households for cooking large quantities of food, Urlis were placed directly on an open flame and carried with the aid of wooden poles threaded through the robust loop handles. This piece tells a story of communal gatherings, ritual cooking, and time honoured technique. Cast using the ancient lost wax