A brown soapstone bowl with carving worked along the edge, leaving the inside smooth and the rim detailed. It is a decorative bowl first - good for potpourri, dry fruits in a liner, or simply sitting empty on a console - and the natural stone gives it a weight that ceramic of the same size does not have.

Key Features

• Hand-carved detailing along the rim
• Smooth polished interior that is easy to wipe clean
• Brown natural soapstone with visible grain
• 12.70 cm diameter - a practical tabletop size
• Heavy enough to stay put on a console or shelf
• Holds water, so it works as a small urli too

Product Details

• Material: Natural soapstone
• Colour: Brown
• Craft: Hand-carved by Indian artisans
• Use: Decorative bowl for dry items, potpourri or floating tea lights
• Finish: Smooth polished natural stone
• Dimensions: 12.70 x 12.70 x 3.81 cm (L x W x H) — approx. 5 x 5 x 1.5 inches
• Handcrafted in: India

How to Use & Style It

• On a coffee table with potpourri or dried petals
• On an entryway console for keys and change
• As a small urli with floating flowers during festivals
• On a dressing table for jewellery at the end of the day

Care & Maintenance

• Dust with a soft dry cloth
• Wipe with warm water and mild soap, then dry immediately
• Empty and dry it after holding water
• Avoid bleach, acids and steel scrubbers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I serve food in this bowl?

It is made as a decorative bowl, not as tableware. Use it for dry items - potpourri, dry fruits or sweets in a small liner, haldi-kumkum during puja, keys, coins or jewellery - and avoid oily, hot or acidic food.

Is the rim carving sharp to the touch?

No - the carving is cut and then polished, so the edges are defined but smooth. It is safe to handle and to reach into without catching on the detail.

Can I fill it with water and float flowers or diyas?

Yes, soapstone holds water well and the bowl can be used like a small urli for floating petals or a tea light diya. Empty it after use and wipe it dry so that water rings do not settle on the surface.

How do I clean it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with warm water and a drop of mild soap and dry immediately. Keep steel scrubbers, bleach and strong bathroom cleaners away from the stone.

Is this a good gifting option?

Yes. It is a popular pick for Diwali gifting, griha pravesh and housewarming, wedding return gifts and corporate hampers because it is handcrafted, useful and suits most Indian interiors. Packing is secure enough to be couriered to another city.

Handcrafted in India from natural soapstone. As every piece is carved and polished by hand, slight variations in shade, veining and carving detail are natural and make your piece one of a kind.

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