{"product_id":"handcrafted-kerala-brass-para-vessel-traditional-indian-paddy-measurement-barrel","title":"Handcrafted Kerala Brass Para Vessel | Traditional Indian Paddy Measurement Barrel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic Kerala Architecture: Modeled exactly after the traditional paddy measurement container (Para) commonly used in regional festivals and weddings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium High-Shine Finish: Expertly lathed and polished to present a uniform, mirror-like golden reflection both inside and outside the vessel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunctional Side Ring Handles: Cast with two heavy, free-moving loop rings attached to matching brass rivets for an authentic, traditional look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHidden History \u0026amp; Unique Facts\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare Instructions\u003cbr\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mannar Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48462628552861,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48462628585629,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6637\/0717\/files\/CA-HA-HCT-0008-DSC02548.jpg?v=1781865001","url":"https:\/\/kaarigraha.com\/products\/handcrafted-kerala-brass-para-vessel-traditional-indian-paddy-measurement-barrel","provider":"Kaarigraha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}