{"product_id":"mithila-art-hand-painted-clay-diyo-set-of-4-assorted-colours","title":"Mithila Art Hand-Painted Clay Diyo - Set of 4 - Assorted Colours","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little light, painted by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted from clay and individually painted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMithila women artists in Nepal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each diyo (also known as diya or pala) brings colour, pattern and traditional artistry to one of South Asia’s most familiar symbols of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is decorated freehand in the Mithila tradition, where intricate linework, bold pattern and storytelling transform a simple clay oil lamp into a small piece of art. Every brushstroke carries the hand of its maker, so no two diyos are exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and light one during festivals, prayer and personal rituals, or simply use it to bring a warm, meaningful glow to your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful when used on its own and especially striking grouped together, these hand-painted diyos also make thoughtful gifts for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiwali, Tihar, housewarmings and special occasions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted from clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted in Nepal by Mithila women artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreehand Mithila artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is individually painted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for festivals, rituals and decorative use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful when displayed individually or as a set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMithila art has long been practised across Nepal’s Madhesh region, with women playing an important role in carrying the tradition from one generation to the next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy bringing Mithila artwork onto everyday objects such as these clay diyos, the craft continues in a form that can be used, displayed and enjoyed in contemporary homes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariations in colour, pattern, brushwork and clay finish are part of the handmade process and make every diyo unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen lit, place the diyo on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Never leave a burning flame unattended and keep away from children, pets and flammable materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Himalayas","offers":[{"title":"Small - 4 cm diameter","offer_id":67616647315565,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - 7 cm diameter","offer_id":67616647348333,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/0431\/3709\/files\/House_of_Himalayas_incense_ceramic_vase_mug_handmade_journals_lokta_gift_box_-8_18010d5f-fd2a-4a2c-b377-d5598f3e90d9.jpg?v=1790921714","url":"https:\/\/houseofhimalayas.com.au\/products\/mithila-art-hand-painted-clay-diyo-set-of-4-assorted-colours","provider":"House of Himalayas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}