The Aurum Hand-Etched Vase is a celebration of India's living craft tradition — two iconic forms in warm antique brass, entirely hand-engraved by artisans who have practiced this art for generations.
The 12 inch lota is wide and grounded — a squat, stable body with a short cylindrical neck, rooted in the timeless Indian lota form. The 15 inch surahi is tall and commanding — a gradual taper from a wide base to a long pronounced neck, the elegant bottle form that has been part of Indian craft heritage for centuries.
Both share the same four-band etching vocabulary: geometric cross-hatch at the neck, alternating triangles on the shoulder, large botanical mehrab arches filling the central body, and chevron borders at the lower body.
Style either size with dried pampas grass, eucalyptus or wild grasses for a layered editorial vignette, or display them empty and let the hand-etching do the talking. Buy both sizes together as a Set of 2 — the contrast between the squat lota and the tall surahi creates a naturally considered pair.
Every piece is individually hand-engraved — the slight variation in motif depth and character from piece to piece is not a flaw. It is the signature of a human hand, and what makes each Aurum vase a genuinely unique object.
Hand-etched by skilled artisans — four distinct etching bands, no two vases exactly alike
Antique brass with matte lacquer finish — warm golden-amber tone, no special care needed
12 inch lota: 19×19×30cm · 0.983kg | 15 inch surahi: 20×20×38cm · 1.286kg
Standalone sculpture or floral vase — suits bohemian, eclectic and Indo-traditional interiors
