{"title":"Festive Essentials: Terracotta Diyas \u0026 Lamps","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCelebrate every festival with handcrafted festive essentials from Soul Of Soil. Our collection brings together terracotta diyas, clay lamps, and pooja décor, each shaped and fired by skilled Indian artisans using natural, earthy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you are decorating for Diwali, setting up your daily pooja, or choosing festive gifts, you will find handmade pieces that add warmth and tradition to your home. From classic clay diyas and kuber diyas to decorative terracotta lamps, every piece is eco-friendly, biodegradable, and made without plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Soul Of Soil festive essentials?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade natural terracotta, with no plastic and no harsh chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiyas and lamps for Diwali, Dhanteras, Navratri, weddings, and everyday pooja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for festive gifting, return gifts, hampers, and bulk orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable décor that looks beautiful in every home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packed to arrive safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore our festive collection online and light up every celebration with Soul Of Soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terralume-handcrafted-terracotta-clay-lamp","title":"Terralume — Handcrafted Terracotta Clay Lamp","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s a quality of light that only clay seems able to hold — not the sharp brightness of a bare bulb, not the cold flicker of an LED, but something older and noticeably warmer, closer to how light behaved before either of those technologies existed. This lamp is built entirely around producing that specific quality, made by artisans in Rajasthan and fired in a wood kiln rather than an electric one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe porous clay body does something a glass or metal lampshade simply can’t manage — it breathes with whatever light source sits inside it, diffusing the glow through thousands of microscopic pores across the surface and casting a soft, amber tone that settles a room the way a slow exhale settles a body. Place it on a shelf as evening comes in and watch what it actually does to the air around it. This is closer to atmosphere than straightforward decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery Terralume is hand-formed and individually kiln-fired, which means small variations in surface tone, texture, and overall form aren’t inconsistencies to overlook — they’re the direct evidence that a person made this particular lamp, in a specific workshop, using techniques carried down across generations of potters rather than a factory production line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorks on a windowsill, a dining table, or a meditation corner — genuinely anywhere you want a specific evening to feel like it was meant to unfold exactly where you’re sitting rather than somewhere else. Unlike a standard lamp, there’s no harsh switch or bright flood of light involved at any point — just a gradual, contained glow that fits naturally into the quieter parts of a day rather than competing with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta, hand-formed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by artisan potters in Rajasthan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/b\u003e — Standard candles or a low-watt bulb (check fitting before use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Living rooms, bedrooms, meditation spaces, festive decoration, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLight held in clay, the way it was held before anything else existed to hold it.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50622142480631,"sku":"SOS-007","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_8fd2e728-d7b4-4357-9923-eaa1f5ee90f2.jpg?v=1777210481"},{"product_id":"terracotta-diya-set-of-4-hand-painted-star-flower","title":"Terracotta Diya Set of 4 — Hand-Painted Clay Diyas with Star Flower Design","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese four diyas, which are small clay oil lamps lit during Diwali, the autumn festival of lights, are shaped like multi-pointed star flowers, with a scalloped rim that opens into a shallow bowl. Two are painted deep green and two deep red, each with a glossy finish that reflects the flame. A fine white line traces the outline of every point, and a small gold dot marks the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInside the bowl the pattern repeats in a smaller star, drawn in thin yellow lines with rows of tiny yellow dots between the points, so the whole surface reads as layered rings of ornament. The wick rests in the centre of the bowl, which means the flame sits in the middle of the star and lights the pattern from within instead of from one side. Because each one is painted by hand, the dots, lines, and gold tips vary slightly between the four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRed and green are among the colours most often used in Indian festive decoration, and together they give this set strong contrast against the marigold yellow of a flower rangoli, the traditional floor pattern made from petals or coloured powder at Diwali. Placed in a square, the four diyas line up as pairs, red across from red and green across from green. They also suit a side table or a puja shelf, the home altar area used for daily prayer, since the glossy surface picks up candlelight well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA cotton wick and a little oil or ghee is all they need to light. Because the finish is glossy, the colour looks deeper in candlelight than in daylight, and the gold tips pick up the flame. Place them on a heat-resistant surface and let them cool fully before moving or wiping them. The set suits Diwali gifting and year-round decor for anyone who likes painted pottery, with four pieces in two colours matched for a balanced arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEach diya is shaped and painted by Rajasthan artisans individually, so the exact tone of the red and green and the placement of the fine detail differ slightly across the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — 4 hand-painted terracotta diyas — 2 in deep red, 2 in deep green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay with glossy hand-painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCraft\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-shaped star flower form, hand-painted outlines, dots, and gold tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by artisan potters in Rajasthan, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest for\u003c\/b\u003e — Diwali, puja shelves, rangoli, tabletop decor, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour star-flower terracotta diyas in red and green, painted by hand and glossy in the light of the flame.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":51347358286071,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":51347358318839,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":51347358351607,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/EmeraldandCrimsonLotusDiyas.png?v=1792157982"},{"product_id":"terracotta-diya-set-of-4-hand-painted-floral-base","title":"Terracotta Diya Set of 4 — Hand-Painted Clay Diyas with Floral Base Motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese four diyas follow the classic form of the Indian clay lamp: a round, deep bowl with one edge pinched into a small lip where the cotton wick rests. A diya holds oil or ghee (clarified butter) and burns with a steady flame, and families light them in rows during Diwali, the autumn festival of lights. Two of this set are painted bright orange and two deep red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe rim of each diya is decorated with a band of yellow and green scrollwork, and the lip is outlined in the same colours so the wick end stands out. At the base of the bowl a yellow flower with eight petals and a small gold centre is painted inside a white ring. The bowl is deep enough to hold a useful amount of oil, and the painted flower stays visible beneath it. All of the painting is done freehand, so the petals and scroll marks differ a little across the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrange and red are the colours of marigold and kumkum, the red powder used for marking the forehead and for offerings, and they are the palette most often seen in festive decoration. In a rangoli, the floor pattern made from flower petals or coloured powder that is laid out at Diwali, the diyas sit well among marigold orange and rose-petal red, and the lit flames mark the corners of the design. In a square, the four sit as two matched pairs, one orange pair and one red pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey suit festival use and also everyday evening prayer, weddings, and housewarming gifts, and a set of four makes it easy to light a doorway or an altar in matching pairs. Use a cotton wick with oil or ghee, and set them on a flat surface that can take heat, away from fabric and paper. Because the shape is the traditional one, the set looks at home next to the brass lamps and metal plates many households already use for the festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe lamps come from Rajasthan artisans who make clay lamps by hand, and small differences in shape and brush work are part of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — 4 hand-painted terracotta diyas — 2 in bright orange, 2 in deep red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay with hand-painted decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCraft\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-shaped round bowl with pinched wick lip, freehand scroll rim and flower base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by artisan potters in Rajasthan, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest for\u003c\/b\u003e — Diwali, daily puja, rangoli, housewarmings, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour classic terracotta diyas in orange and red, each with a flower painted by hand at the base of the bowl.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":51347365822711,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":51347365855479,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":51347365888247,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/FourHand-PaintedTerracottaDiyas.png?v=1792158158"},{"product_id":"terracotta-diya-set-of-4-hand-painted-swastik","title":"Terracotta Diya Set of 4: Hand-Painted Swastik Clay Diyas","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA diya is a small open lamp made of clay that holds oil or ghee (clarified butter) and a cotton wick, and it is the lamp lit throughout Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated in autumn by Hindu, Jain, and Sikh communities. This set contains four terracotta diyas in a swastik design, with four leaf-shaped petals turning around a round central bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery petal is outlined in white and filled with yellow dots, with red strokes along the edges, and the rim of the bowl is ringed with fine red beading. Inside the bowl, thin lines radiate from the centre like the spokes of a wheel, and a small gold bead sits in the middle surrounded by a circle of white dots. A pointed spout on one side holds the wick, so the flame sits at the edge of the bowl instead of in the centre. All of the painting is done by hand with a brush, which is why the dots and lines are not perfectly uniform across the four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe swastik is an ancient Hindu symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and well-being. It is drawn at doorways and on puja altars during Diwali, Lakshmi puja, and Griha Pravesh (housewarming). The painted detailing also looks bright when the flames are lit, which suits placing the set on a marble platter, on a doorstep, or inside a rangoli, the floor pattern of flower petals or coloured powder that families lay out during the festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeyond Diwali, the set works for daily prayer, housewarmings, weddings, and tabletop decoration, and it makes a ready gift because the four come together as a matched group. Light them with a cotton wick and oil or ghee, and set them on a flat, heat-resistant surface such as a stone or metal plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach diya is shaped and painted by Rajasthan artisans one at a time, so petal shapes, bead spacing, and brush strokes differ slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 hand-painted terracotta swastik diyas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural terracotta clay with hand-painted decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-shaped swastik form, hand-painted petals, beading, and centre detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted by artisan potters in Rajasthan, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diwali, daily puja, rangoli, housewarmings, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA set of four swastik-shaped terracotta diyas, painted by hand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":51347362971895,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":51347363004663,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":51347363037431,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/Hand-Painted_Terracotta_Diyas_in_Checkerboard_Arrangement.png?v=1792326338"},{"product_id":"terracotta-diya-set-of-6-handmade-natural-paisley-scroll","title":"Terracotta Diya Set of 6 — Handmade Natural Clay Diyas with Paisley Scroll Design","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA diya is a small open clay lamp that holds oil or ghee (clarified butter) and a cotton wick, and it is lit in Indian homes every evening and in large numbers at Diwali, the autumn festival of lights. The four diyas in this set are left in natural terracotta, with no paint or glaze, and each is shaped as a teardrop that narrows to a point where the wick lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA curled scroll rises from the centre of the bowl and wraps around a base of lotus petals, with fine stippled texture between the lines. The outer edge is worked into a rope-like twist that follows the whole outline of the lamp. The teardrop form resembles the paisley motif, which is known in India as the mango or kairi design and appears across textiles, jewellery, and temple carving. Here it is raised in clay, so it can be felt as well as seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWithout paint, the pattern relies on shadow. In daylight the relief reads as a quiet, tone-on-tone surface, and once the wick is lit, the flame throws moving shadows across the scroll and petals. The clay keeps its warm burnt-orange colour and slightly grainy matte finish. With use, oil and soot darken the bowl, and many people prefer that lived-in look to a new lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll four diyas match in shape and design, which makes them easy to place in pairs along a step or in the corners of a rangoli, the floor pattern of flower petals or coloured powder that families lay out for Diwali. Because the surface is bare terracotta, soak each lamp in water for at least 30 minutes before the first use so the clay absorbs less oil. Beyond the festival, the set suits daily prayer, housewarming gifts, and table decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade by Rajasthan artisans and finished by hand, the diyas differ slightly in edge, rope-twist border, and the exact curl of the scroll from one lamp to the next. 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A diya holds oil or ghee (clarified butter) and is lit in Indian homes during daily prayer and in large numbers at Diwali, the autumn festival of lights. The set is left in natural terracotta, without paint or glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInside each bowl, eight lotus petals radiate from a small star-shaped centre, and every petal carries a fine feathered line like the vein of a leaf. Small triangular marks sit in the gaps between the petals, and a band of upright ribs runs around the rim. The wick lip is shaped like a single leaf with a central vein, so the whole lamp reads as a lotus resting on a leaf. The pattern is raised in the clay, so it shows in daylight and picks up shadow when the lamp is lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe lotus appears in the art and belief of many cultures, including India, Egypt, and East Asia, usually as a sign of purity because it opens clean above muddy water. In India it is also linked with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, who is welcomed into homes at Diwali. A lotus lamp carries that association without needing colour, and the plain clay tone suits both traditional settings and modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bowl is wide and shallow, so the flame sits close to the rim and the relief stays in view while the lamp burns. Soak the diyas in water for at least 30 minutes before the first use so the clay absorbs less oil. Four matched lamps fit neatly around a puja shelf, the home altar area used for daily prayer, or at the edges of a rangoli, the floor pattern of flower petals or coloured powder laid out for the festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade by Rajasthan artisans and finished by hand, the diyas in a set match closely but not exactly, with small differences in rim ribbing and petal depth. The tone of the fired clay can shift slightly between sets, since no paint or glaze covers it, and that variation is part of working in natural material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — 6 natural terracotta diyas, unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — 100% natural terracotta clay, no paint or glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCraft\u003c\/b\u003e — Round bowl with embossed lotus petals, ribbed rim, and leaf-shaped wick lip, finished by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by artisan potters in Rajasthan, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest for\u003c\/b\u003e — Diwali, daily puja, rangoli, housewarmings, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour natural terracotta diyas with a lotus raised in the bowl and a leaf for the wick lip.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":51347368542455,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":51347368575223,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18","offer_id":51347368607991,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/FourTerracottaDiyasinSymmetry.png?v=1792267619"},{"product_id":"terracotta-diya-set-of-8-handmade-natural-rustic-textured-rim","title":"Terracotta Diya Set of 8 — Handmade Natural Clay Diyas with Rustic Textured Rim","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the plain round diya in its most familiar form: a deep, rounded bowl with one side pinched into a pointed lip where the cotton wick rests. A diya is a small clay oil lamp that holds oil or ghee (clarified butter), and it is lit in Indian homes every evening and in large numbers at Diwali, the autumn festival of lights. The four lamps in this set are natural terracotta, with no paint or glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe inside of each bowl is smooth, with a small raised medallion at the base showing a flower inside a ring of triangular points. The outside and the rim are left rough and uneven, with a textured edge that shows the grain of the clay and fine mineral flecks. Nothing is polished or smoothed away, so the lamp looks like what it is: a piece of fired earth shaped by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bowl is deep enough to hold a useful amount of oil, which makes these lamps suited to regular lighting as well as display. The pinched lip keeps the wick in one place and the flame at the edge of the bowl. Because the clay is bare and porous, soak each diya in water for at least 30 minutes before the first use so it absorbs less oil, and set it on a plate or tray to protect the surface underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe unadorned look works well in groups. Set out in a row along a staircase or windowsill, the diyas read as a single line of light, and in a rangoli, the floor pattern of flower petals or coloured powder made at Diwali, the plain clay tone sits quietly against bright petals. The set suits people who like their festival decor simple, and four lamps make an easy housewarming or Diwali gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade by Rajasthan artisans and finished by hand, the rim texture and shape of each diya vary slightly, and that irregularity is part of the design. Since the surface is bare clay, the shade can vary a little from lamp to lamp, and the speckles in the clay are part of the material rather than flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — 8 natural terracotta diyas, unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — 100% natural terracotta clay, no paint or glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCraft\u003c\/b\u003e — Deep round bowl with pinched wick lip, flower medallion base, and hand-textured rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by artisan potters in Rajasthan, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest for\u003c\/b\u003e — Diwali, daily puja, rangoli, housewarmings, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour plain terracotta diyas with a rough hand-finished rim and nothing added to the clay.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"8","offer_id":51347369558263,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":51347369591031,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24","offer_id":51347369623799,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/SymmetricalTerracottaDiyaQuartet.png?v=1792267771"},{"product_id":"terracotta-diya-set-of-6-handmade-natural-swastika","title":"Terracotta Diya Set of 6 — Handmade Natural Clay Diyas with Swastika Design","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA diya is a small open clay lamp that holds oil or ghee (clarified butter) and a cotton wick, and it is lit in Indian homes every evening and in large numbers at Diwali, the autumn festival of lights. Each of the four diyas in this set sits at the centre of a square swastika design, with the lamp and the symbol formed from a single piece of natural terracotta. No paint or glaze is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe swastika is one of the oldest auspicious symbols in South Asia. In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism it stands for good fortune and well-being, and it is drawn at doorways, on new account books, and at the start of ceremonies. Many buyers outside South Asia know the shape only from its twentieth-century misuse in Europe, but in its original use it is a sign of good luck that is thousands of years older and carries no hostile meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn this lamp, the four arms of the symbol are worked as curved leaves, each marked with fine veins, and they fan out in a pinwheel to form a square outline. The lamp itself is a rounded teardrop with a border of small beads along its edge, a ring of fine vertical flutes inside the bowl, and a flower medallion at the centre, with the wick lying in the pointed end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause the outline is square, four diyas line up in a neat grid or diamond and can be placed edge to edge as tiles within a rangoli, the floor pattern of flower petals or coloured powder that families lay out for Diwali. They also suit a puja shelf, the home altar area used for daily prayer, and the entrance of a home, where the swastika is traditionally drawn to invite good fortune. Soak the diyas in water for at least 30 minutes before the first use so the bare clay absorbs less oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade by Rajasthan artisans and finished by hand, the leaf arms and bead borders vary slightly from lamp to lamp. As with any unpainted terracotta, the clay tone can differ a little across the four diyas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — 6 natural terracotta diyas, unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — 100% natural terracotta clay, no paint or glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCraft\u003c\/b\u003e — Teardrop lamp with beaded border and fluted bowl, set in a four-armed leaf swastika design, finished by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e — Handcrafted by artisan potters in Rajasthan, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest for\u003c\/b\u003e — Diwali, daily puja, home entrances, rangoli, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour natural terracotta diyas, each set in a raised swastika of curved leaves, a traditional sign of good fortune.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":51347377029367,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":51347377062135,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24","offer_id":51347377094903,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/Terracotta_Diya_Set_on_White_Background.png?v=1792268131"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.soulofsoil.art\/en-ae\/collections\/festive-essentials.oembed","provider":"Soul Of Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}