Kerala Mural Brass Iron Box – Hand-painted Decor Design 3 Pichwai peacock frame Pattachitra artists prepare their own

Pattachitra artists prepare their own canvas from cloth stiffened with tamarind paste and clay

5 inches (B) x 14

How do I preserve the colour over time

Below the figure

the elephant's symbolism of strength and good fortune makes it a popular housewarming and festive gift

Kerala Mural Brass Iron Box – Hand-painted Decor Design 3 Pichwai peacock frame Pattachitra artists prepare their ownThis handle carries a warm, layered finish a deep red orange base, white floral motifs echoing Kerala Mural painting, and small dotted circle accents worked into the design alongside the flowers. The overall effect is rich and deliberately ornate, a handle that reads as considered rather than simply patterned. This box began as a genuine vintage charcoal iron, the kind once used daily across Indian households. Our artisans restore the brass body