{"product_id":"the-pichwai-bloom-platter","title":"The Pichwai Bloom Platter","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHand-stitched tassels and a pichwai bloom on one side. Navratna patola on the other. Sixteen hours, six women, one platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small two-sided platter, 6.5 inches across. One face carries a stacked pichwai flower in pink silk, with cut petals layered in ascending sizes for a fuller bloom. The other carries a digitally printed navratna patola in bottle green and orange. Thirteen tassels run around the edge, every one of them stitched by hand from inside the platter. The base is sturdy MDF. 97% of the work is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 × Pichwai Bloom Platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 × Floral-cut fabric pouch with thread closure for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhere \u0026amp; how to use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily decor\u003c\/strong\u003e — console table, sideboard, floor accent, or wall piece using the silk loop stitched into the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePooja and rituals\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRakhi platter with kumkum and chawal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBase for placing an idol of any deity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrasad base during Ganesh Chaturthi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKalash base during Navratri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiya holder during Diwali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSingle piece as a wedding favour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSet of two as a housewarming gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHostess gift for any festival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasal diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches (10.16 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 inches (16.51 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 inches (2.16 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolumetric Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 274 grams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e roughly the size of a bread plate. Sits comfortably on a console table or doubles as a generous coaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; why we picked them\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink silk (bloom side):\u003c\/strong\u003e soft sheen that catches light without looking synthetic. Cut and stacked into petal layers for depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital-printed fabric (patola side):\u003c\/strong\u003e the navratna pattern is digitally printed in bottle green and orange. We chose digital print specifically because the colours will not fade, even with years of light exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden beads (25 mm, tyre-shaped):\u003c\/strong\u003e the anchor of each tassel, wrapped with fine cylindrical beads for shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCylindrical beads (silver element):\u003c\/strong\u003e these give each tassel its glint. Honest note: over many years, silver-element beads can develop a darker patina. Some buyers prefer the aged look; others gently polish them. This is natural aging, not damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDull golden beads (fibre):\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 in each tassel bunch, poured by hand. Because they're fibre, not metal, they will never tarnish or dull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMDF base:\u003c\/strong\u003e sturdy, holds shape, won't warp with normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e every tassel is stitched into the platter from within. No glue gun, anywhere. This is what makes the platter last decades instead of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe craft\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of focused artisan time per platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 women\u003c\/strong\u003e involved in making one piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13 hand-stitched tassels\u003c\/strong\u003e, each anchored from inside the platter — not glued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e85 fibre golden beads\u003c\/strong\u003e poured into each tassel bunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97% handcrafted, 3% machine-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe work is split across three locations. The bead bunches are poured by women in Kadi. The 3% machine work — the cutting and base shaping — is done at our Sanand GIDC unit. The final stitching, tasselling, and assembly happens entirely by the women in Kalyanpura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePichwai is the temple-art tradition of Nathdwara, painted and stitched for Krishna devotion. Patola is the seven-colour silk-weaving tradition of Patan, Gujarat — once worn only by royalty. Putting them on opposite sides of the same platter is our way of saying both belong in your home, not just in a museum. Three Gujarat villages, six pairs of hands, sixteen hours of work. One small platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; longevity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWipe with a damp cloth if dust gathers in the fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKeep away from moisture and direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe fibre golden beads will not dull, ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe digital print will not fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe cylindrical silver-element beads may darken over many years — this is natural patina, not damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand-stitched construction means nothing will peel or come loose with normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSlight variations in tassel spacing — every pair of hands stitches a little differently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo two platters are identical, even from the same batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA faint scent of fresh fabric and wood, which fades within a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe platter will feel substantial — the MDF base is intentionally heavy for stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat you will not get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMachine-perfect symmetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAny glue marks, anywhere — we don't use glue guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSynthetic-looking shine — the silk has a soft natural sheen, not a plastic gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYour platter arrives wrapped in a floral-cut fabric pouch tied with a thread closure, inside an outer protective shipping box. The pouch is reusable — keep it for storage or pass it on with the platter as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"IBHI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491408556287,"sku":"DP02 flower + LGN4","price":965.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/3950\/8645\/files\/Hero_pichwai_side.heic?v=1778156893","url":"https:\/\/ibhi.co.in\/products\/the-pichwai-bloom-platter","provider":"IBHI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}