This diya takes a different shape from the traditional round form — a teardrop, like a raindrop or a leaf caught mid-fall. Inside, a yellow lotus rises from green leaves on a turquoise ground. The rim is the yellow of marigolds. The base is unglazed quartz, smooth and pale, the way all authentic Jaipur blue pottery sits on the world.
It is 6 cm and entirely hand-painted. Light it with oil and a wick for puja, or arrange several across a surface for Diwali and let the teardrop shapes make their own pattern in the glow.
The Craft
This diya is made in the Jaipur blue pottery tradition — quartz paste body, mineral pigment glazes, every element painted freehand. The lotus motif here is not the geometric mandala of classical blue pottery but something more painterly: a flower with individual petals, stem, leaf, painted as if observed from above a pond. The yellow rim and turquoise interior are both mineral-based colours, fired at high temperature for permanence.
The teardrop form itself is shaped by hand — no two are perfectly identical in proportion, and that slight variation from piece to piece is part of what makes them beautiful arranged together.
Product Details
Size: 6 cm
Form: Teardrop/paisley diya with spout, flat base
Material: Jaipur blue pottery, quartz-based glaze
Colours: Turquoise interior with hand-painted yellow lotus and green leaf; yellow glazed rim; unglazed white quartz exterior and base
For use with oil and cotton wick — not pre-filled
Each piece is handmade — minor variations in form and painting are inherent to the craft
Origin: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Use Ideas
Diwali decoration — the teardrop shape creates a beautiful arrangement pattern when grouped
Daily puja lamp for a home mandir or meditation corner
Table centrepiece — pair with the Cobalt Blue Diya Set for contrast
Wedding or festive décor — the turquoise and yellow palette works beautifully with marigolds
A complete Diwali gift as Set of 5
Care Instructions
Wipe clean after use once fully cooled
Do not submerge in water — wipe interior with a dry cloth to remove oil residue
Handle with care — blue pottery is sturdy but fragile if dropped
The unglazed base may leave a faint mark on polished surfaces — place on a tray or cloth
