• Makrana marble ruffled urli bowl by Vaarsa London
  • Hand-carved marble urli decorative bowl, Vaarsa London
  • Close-up of hand-carved marble flower plate detail
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Marble Ruffled Urli

Marble Ruffled Urli

£49.00 GBP
£49.00 GBP
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A sculptural centrepiece that earns its place in any room it enters. Twenty deep ridges radiate from a smooth central well, each one hand-chiselled to a precise depth that catches light differently through the day. The central well is shallow and smooth, made to hold water and floating petals, tea lights, small stones, or nothing at all. It is complete on its own.

The marble is quarried in Makrana, Rajasthan, and hand-carved by stone masons in Agra. No two pieces are identical.

Product Story

Urli is one of India's oldest decorative vessels — a wide, shallow bowl traditionally used in South Indian homes and temples to float flowers, fruit, or oil lamps on water. At Diwali, at weddings, at every threshold that mattered, an urli was there.

Our version reimagines the form entirely. The ruffled, sunburst carving is carved by the same community of Agra stone masons whose descendants made the Taj Mahal. The marble is sourced directly from the Makrana quarries in Rajasthan: the same quarries that have supplied India's finest buildings since the 3rd century BCE.

Size & Material

Approx. 15 cm diameter ·
Approx. 3–4 cm height ·
Central well depth: approx. 1–1.5 cm ·
Weight: approx. 1 kg.

Handcarved - variation in diameter, ridge depth, and lobe rhythm is inherent to the craft and is a mark of authenticity, not a defect.

Care Instructions

Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth after each use. If used with water, dry thoroughly — do not leave water pooled for extended periods. Avoid acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, wine) directly on the marble. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners. Do not place in a dishwasher. Handle with both hands. Store on a felt-padded surface.

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