Nilavilakku-Plain
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Vilakku in Malayalam stands for Lamp. The Nilavilakku is integral to several rituals and ceremonies of families in Kerala. Lit in households at sun rise and at onset of dusk, this plain Nilavilakku is a a reflection of the simple and very basic form of this Craft. An essential item to own or gift.
The making of the lamp: This is hand made by specialists in Kerala tradition and can take about 10 days to complete. The cast is done in clay and burned in a furnace which heats up to 1000 Degrees Celcius.
MEDIUM - Bell Metal is a form of Bronze - An alloy of Copper & Tin
COLLECTIONS : Kerala Bell Metal Lamp
Product Code : acdshdbmnp-05
Product Purchase: Can only be custom-made i.e. hand crafted to a specific size on order
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