{"product_id":"dhokra-brass-turtle-ashtray","title":"Dhokra Brass Turtle Ashtray: The Hinged Guardian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eRevealing its purpose through three hinged rests, this dhokra brass turtle ashtray merges ancient folk casting with surprising, tactile utility. The heavily textured carapace conceals a deep, functional bowl beneath its decorative exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish Contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The deeply oxidised, dark recesses of the shell vividly highlight the burnished golden tones of the raised concentric circles.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e A stylized tortoise figure featuring an open central cavity and three flat, pivoting rests attached to the upper rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Attribute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The exterior is densely decorated with fine, hand-applied wire-work mimicking traditional Indian textile embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Cast via the traditional lost-wax method, combining a hollow functional core with movable, mechanical components in solid metal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Functional Folk Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn regional Indian casting traditions, everyday utilitarian objects are frequently elevated through zoomorphic design. The tortoise, symbolizing stability and shelter, provides a natural, sturdy form for a heavy tabletop receptacle. This piece utilizes the Dhokra technique, an ancient method where artisans painstakingly wrap thin threads of beeswax around a core to create the distinctive coiled borders and repeating ring motifs. By integrating hinged, fold-out components into the tribal metal smoking accessory, the foundries bridge the gap between static sculptural art and interactive, functional design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this antique finish brass turtle ashtray for coffee table styling in a relaxed lounge area, serving as a distinctive, functional desk gift or a conversational focal point. The dark patina and tribal aesthetic pair effortlessly with distressed wood surfaces or dark leather furniture. Measuring 6.8 inches in length, the piece fits comfortably in the palm of a hand, making it an unobtrusive yet heavy addition to a side table. Weighing 0.72 kg, the thick-walled casting ensures it remains firmly anchored during use. The meticulous hand-tooling required to execute both the intricate wire-mesh shell and the functioning hinges elevates this everyday object into a premium, tactile collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccompany this hinged tabletop protector with a finely detailed mosaic brass teapot for a culturally rich lounge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46139420606639,"sku":"VSP-037","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/42_Compressed_e2f2e42e-b32d-4802-861b-b0f7939c946a.jpg?v=1761978966","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/dhokra-brass-turtle-ashtray","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}