Handcrafted Kerala Brass Para Vessel | Traditional Indian Paddy Measurement Barrel

Bring vintage charm, heritage, and auspicious energy to your home with this beautiful Traditional Kerala Brass Para. Hand-cast in heavy solid brass, this classic vessel mimics the historic wooden grain-measuring barrels used across Kerala households. It features a mirror-polished golden finish, accentuating sleek horizontal ring carvings (rekhadakal) wrapped around its barrel silhouette and two securely attached side ring handles.

Authentic Kerala Architecture: Modeled exactly after the traditional paddy measurement container (Para) commonly used in regional festivals and weddings.

Premium High-Shine Finish: Expertly lathed and polished to present a uniform, mirror-like golden reflection both inside and outside the vessel.

Functional Side Ring Handles: Cast with two heavy, free-moving loop rings attached to matching brass rivets for an authentic, traditional look.

Hidden History & Unique Facts
The Ultimate Abundance Anchor: Historically, a Para filled to the absolute brim with husked rice (Nirapara) and topped with coconut blossoms is used to welcome auspicious beginnings, deities, and royal guests. In Vastu, keeping a brass para in the kitchen, dining space, or Northeast corner attracts uninterrupted prosperity and nourishment to the household.

The Geometry of the Harvest: The horizontal rings carved onto the outer wall are not merely decorative; they echo the metal bands that originally bound old-world wooden staves together. In traditional measurements, a Para holds exactly ten Nazhi measures, acting as the standard unit of agrarian wealth.

Care Instructions
Maintain the Finish: Wipe down gently with a soft, completely dry microfiber cloth. To restore its brilliant mirror shine over time, clean using a mild brass polish or a natural paste of tamarind paste and salt, then dry completely. Avoid harsh chemical scrubbers.

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• Standard Shipping: Estimated delivery within 2-3 business days across the UAE.
• Express Shipping: Available for select locations with delivery in 1-3 business days. Additional charges may apply.
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We have a 7-day return policy, which means you have 7 days after receiving your item to request a return. 

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at support@kaarigraha.com. 
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.