The diya is perhaps India's oldest object. A vessel, a wick, oil — and light that means something different every time it is lit. This one is made in Jaipur blue pottery: cobalt ground, white floral mandala painted inside the bowl, the classic spout that holds the wick in place while the flame finds its angle. Small enough to sit in a palm. Bright enough to change a room.
Product Details
Set Options
Available as Set of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
Size
6 cm (per diya)
Weight
Approx. 32 g per diya — 32g (Set of 1) / 64g (Set of 2) / 96g (Set of 3) / 128g (Set of 4) / 160g (Set of 5)
Form
Traditional diya with spout, flat base
Material
Jaipur blue pottery, quartz-based glaze
Colours
Deep cobalt blue exterior and rim, white floral mandala on interior
Base
Unglazed base — characteristic of authentic Jaipur blue pottery
Use With
Oil and cotton wick — not pre-filled
Origin
Handmade in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Care
Wipe clean after use once fully cooled. Do not submerge in water — wipe interior with a dry cloth to remove oil residue. Place on a tray or cloth as the unglazed base may mark polished surfaces.
The Craft
These diyas are made in the Jaipur blue pottery tradition — quartz paste body, cobalt oxide glaze, white floral motif painted freehand on the interior bowl. The spout is shaped by hand and the interior pattern — a six-petalled flower with a circular centre, ringed by dots — is one of the oldest motifs in the craft. Each diya is slightly different. The variations are not imperfections. They are the evidence of a hand.
Use Ideas
Diwali decoration — line doorways, windowsills, or a rangoli arrangement. Daily puja lamp for the home mandir or meditation corner. Table centrepiece — arrange with flowers and scatter petals around them. Wedding or festive décor — mix quantities to suit the space. Sets of 3 and 5 make particularly complete Diwali gifts, ready to light with no styling required.
Packaging
Each product is individually bubble-wrapped and packed in a rigid kraft box.
