Telliwaer | Oil Holder

Kashmiri Copper Telliwaer (Oil Holder) – Hand-Engraved Chinar Leaf Design

This traditional telliwaer brings the elegance of Kashmiri coppercraft into your daily rituals and kitchen traditions. Handcrafted by skilled artisans using time-honored naqashi techniques, this oil holder features exquisitely engraved chinar leaf motifs that showcase the meticulous artistry Kashmir is renowned for.

Each chinar leaf is carefully carved into the copper surface by master engravers, creating intricate patterns that dance across the vessel's form. The warm copper tone develops a natural patina over time, adding depth and character that only enhances its beauty with use.

In Kashmiri households, the telliwaer has long served as an essential kitchen vessel for storing and pouring cooking oils, ghee, or other liquids. The copper material naturally helps preserve the contents while the traditional design honors generations of culinary heritage. Its practical spout and handle make pouring effortless, combining functionality with artistic grace.

Beyond its utilitarian purpose, this telliwaer stands as a captivating decorative piece. Display it on open shelving, as a centerpiece, or alongside other traditional Kashmiri copperware to create a striking visual story. Its sculptural form and hand-engraved details make it a conversation piece that bridges everyday utility and artistic expression.

Whether used in your kitchen or showcased as decor, this telliwaer embodies the soul of Kashmir's metalworking tradition – where beauty and purpose unite in perfect harmony.

Craft technique: Traditional Kashmiri naqashi (hand engraving).
Design motif: Chinar leaves.
Use: Oil/liquid storage and pouring, or decorative display.