{"product_id":"wooden-balaji-haldi-kumkum-box-set-of-2-etikoppaka","title":"Wooden Balaji Haldi Kumkum Box Pair, Set of 2 Pairs","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a set of four lacquered wooden boxes, made up of two matching yellow-red pairs, in the Etikoppaka style of turned-wood lacquer craft by artisans in Andhra Pradesh. Each box has a domed lid over a narrow neck and a rounded base, hand-painted with floral and dot detailing in the traditional Balaji box style. With two full pairs in the set, it suits anyone who needs more than one haldi-kumkum box, whether that's for two separate pooja spaces at home or for handing out as Navratri return gifts or golu return gifts to more than one guest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet of 2 Pairs, 4 Boxes Total\u003c\/b\u003e - Two matching yellow-red pairs are included, so there's enough for two separate haldi-kumkum setups or two gifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour-Matched to Function\u003c\/b\u003e - Within each pair, yellow holds haldi and red holds kumkum, so the two are easy to tell apart at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDomed, Figure-Style Silhouette\u003c\/b\u003e - A rounded knob lid over a narrow neck and a wider base gives each box a distinct shape rather than a flat dabba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEtikoppaka Turned-Wood Craft\u003c\/b\u003e - Made using the Etikoppaka Bommalu technique, where wood is turned on a lathe before shaping and painting, a craft practised by artisans in Andhra Pradesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHand-Painted Floral Work\u003c\/b\u003e - Floral and dot patterns are painted by hand across the lid and body of each box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall, Light Build\u003c\/b\u003e - Each box is about 8 cm in height and 3.5 cm in width, weighing close to 30 grams, around 120 grams for all four together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhy Choose This Wooden Balaji Haldi Kumkum Box Set of 2 Pairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupports Etikoppaka Artisans\u003c\/b\u003e - Buying this set supports the turned-wood lacquer craft and the artisan families in Andhra Pradesh who keep it going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnough for Two Gifts or Two Setups\u003c\/b\u003e - With two pairs included, you can keep one for home and gift the other, or hand out both as separate return gifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoubles as a Daily Pooja Item\u003c\/b\u003e - Unlike purely decorative return gifts, these boxes keep getting used for haldi and kumkum long after the festival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo Guessing Which Box is Which\u003c\/b\u003e - The yellow-red colour split within each pair settles that on sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Look That Reads as Handmade\u003c\/b\u003e - The hand-painted finish and domed shape set it apart from plain steel or plastic dabbas most households already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many boxes come in the Wooden Balaji Haldi Kumkum Box Pair, Set of 2?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour boxes in total, made up of two matching pairs, each pair with one yellow box for haldi and one red box for kumkum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan the two pairs be split and given as separate gifts?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Since each pair is complete on its own, they work well as two individual Navratri or golu return gifts, or one for home use and one to gift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this set made using Etikoppaka craft?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is made using the Etikoppaka Bommalu technique, a turned-wood lacquer craft from Andhra Pradesh where wood is shaped on a lathe and finished with hand-painted colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this a practical choice for bulk Navratri or golu return gifts?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. With four small, light boxes in one set, it's easy to divide across multiple gifts without adding much to packing or shipping cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow should the boxes be cleaned?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid soaking them in water, which can dull the lacquer finish over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Zishta Traditions Private Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44135405813850,"sku":"ZCOM371","price":790.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9746\/0570\/files\/wooden-balaji-haldi-kumkum-box-pair-set-of-2-navratri-styling.webp?v=1790336969","url":"https:\/\/shop.velocity.in\/products\/wooden-balaji-haldi-kumkum-box-set-of-2-etikoppaka","provider":"Velocity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}