A five-wick deep cast in a sand mould, then turned on a hand lathe until the walls ring true and finished with a lacquer-free polish so it will develop a patina instead of flaking. Sihor in Bhavnagar district has worked brass and bell metal since the Gohil rulers brought metalsmiths here, and the Kansara families still cast in the old lanes behind the temple.
Made by Kiritbhai Kansara, who also repairs and re-turns lamps sent back to him - send us yours at any point and we will return it to Sihor. Burns sesame or ghee with a cotton wick. Clean with tamarind or lemon and salt; the surface will darken between cleanings, which is normal for unlacquered brass.