Pawali
HV211Brass
Brass and copper pawalis
A pawali is a cylindrical metal drum, usually with a lid, used mainly to store water. Homes keep one for drinking or washing water, and temples and pooja rooms for water for rites. Ours are in brass and copper, plain, hammered or with nakshi engraving.
Also called: pawli, water drum, pital ki pawali, tambe ki pawali, पावली · Pawali in the glossary
Brass and copper pawalis
Every size and code
Quote these codes in your enquiry, with a quantity for each size.
| Product | Code | Metal | Sizes and codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawali | HV211 | Brass | Single size |
| Pawali / Bucket (Nakshi) | HV210 | Brass | Single size |
| Pawali | HV212 | Copper | Single size |
What to know about pawalis
Choose a pawali by capacity and by what the water is for. Copper is the traditional metal for drinking water; brass suits washing water, the pooja room and display. A close-fitting lid keeps out dust. Use it for plain water only, keep anything sour out, and empty, rinse and dry it now and then. Nakshi (engraved) pawalis suit weddings, housewarmings and display.
Used for
- Storing drinking water (copper)
- Water for washing and bathing
- Water for the pooja room and temple rites
- Wedding and housewarming gifts
Specify when you enquire
- Capacity for each size
- Brass or copper
- Lid fit
- Finish: plain, hammered or nakshi
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Questions about pawalis
What is a pawali used for?
Mainly to store water: drinking or washing water at home, and water for the pooja room or temple rites. It is a cylindrical metal drum, usually with a lid.
Copper or brass pawali?
Copper is the traditional metal for drinking water; brass suits washing water, the pooja room and display. Use either for plain water only, and keep anything sour out.