Sri Swaminathan & Co · Since 1973 · Sacred Trust

— Premium Heavyweight Traditional Multi-Use Pooja Basket for Elegant Gifting —

Movable Twisted Handle · Four Ornate Royal Support Legs · 17.5 cm Size

This Intricate Royal Lattice Cutwork Folding Basket Bowl brings a highly premium, palace-like heritage layout to our master-crafted collection. The absolute standout visual signature of this piece is its striking Jali cutwork design — featuring a continuous mesh of beautifully perforated geometric diamond and floral windows that encircle the entire flared wall panel. Designed with a fully foldable tall overhead handle and supported by four distinct ornate lion-claw legs, this versatile piece captures the true timeless spirit of vintage South Indian brass craftsmanship. As a brand, Sri Swaminathan & Co is a master in class on designed brass hollowware; this is the premier destination to buy a vintage, classical, authentic, and traditional layout that cannot be found anywhere else for this quality in this price range.

Multiverse Practical Uses: Fine Dining, Pooja Room & Temples

This premium designer piece features a highly functional multiverse layout, meaning it seamlessly transitions its spiritual and practical purpose depending on how you choose to style it across your household space:

• Traditional Mandir Carry Basket — With its extra-long 9 cm twisted overhead handle, this basket is exceptionally easy to carry. It functions as a magnificent, traditional Pooja Thattu alternative to pack and carry your essential daily ritual offering items — such as matchboxes, incense packets, fresh loose flowers, unpeeled camphor, and prasad packs safely when walking to your neighbourhood temple or home mandir altar.
• Elegant Fine Dining Serving Bowl — When you simply fold the movable handle down flush along the outer rim profile, it instantly transforms into an ultra-premium low-profile dining table serving bowl. The open lattice cutwork walls allow continuous airflow all around the interior basin, making it exceptionally apt for neatly staging fresh fruits, wrapped chocolates, dry snacks, whole nuts, and dry sweets.
• Four-Legged Vastu Altar Guard — The basket rests elevated on four beautifully cast royal legs distributed on either side. This structural design lifts the main body base safely off flat surfaces, ensuring that heat or oil condensation from your altar space never leaves stains on delicate wooden cabinets or marble dining tables.

Sizing, Quality & Material Specifications

• Thick Heavy-Gauge Solid Brass Build — Formed from fine-grade premium brass that carries a highly durable, solid construction. It weighs a substantial 200 grams for its compact 17.5 cm length, ensuring it feels premium and robust during continuous handling.
• Elite Double-Style Polish Finish — The entire inner basin and twisted overhead handle boast a smooth, high-gloss golden mirror polish that catches the active flame light beautifully, while the outer lower body carvings lock in deep, dark-shaded antique tones to maximise historical visual contrast.

Product Sizing & Material Specifications

Simple Care & Washing Instructions

Because this solid piece features fine structural cutouts, deep leg joints, and a movable handle track, simple care keeps it looking pristine:

• The Base Wash — Move the handle down gently. Wash the basket walls and base using Sabeena cleaning powder and a soft sponge to easily wipe away sticky oils or dust. Never scrub hard with coarse steel wire wool, as it can scrape the fine raised accents.
• Restoring the Antique Contrast — Rub a small amount of fresh tamarind paste or fresh lemon juice mixed with fine salt over the surfaces. The natural fruit acid instantly dissolves dark spots and brings back the bright golden shine to the outer polished body lines.
• Wipe It Dry Immediately — Always dry the structure completely using a clean towel immediately after rinsing so that water drops do not leave uneven white mineral spots inside the lattice cuts or handle hinge areas.