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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

glassy illumination...

As the festival of lights approaches, my head is bursting with various ideas to try out at home.
I also love checking out what's new in the market for diyas and lamps...

Recently I picked up these small glass oil lamps. It's a small flower shaped glass container with enough space for two tablespoons of oil. On top of it goes a detachable metal flower-shaped wick holder!
Placing them on a terracotta plate and scattering white rose petals makes it a lovely center of interest.

Love the floral pattern the light and glass together create:-)

You could also place them on small traditional coasters and line them on your window-sill or entrance...

Here I have placed it on small framed 'Patachitra' painting.

(Images by Arch)
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27 comments:

  1. Sensuous2SpiritualOctober 26, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    WOW! Such a timely post. I cant wait to explore myself!

    The useof white petals accentuates the beauty of the lamp.

    Love your style!!!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    They look lovely...
    I think these lamps are called Kubera VilLaku (in Tamil)

    Swapna

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  3. R&NBOctober 27, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Truly exquisite..Love the way light is reflected in the glass and the petals are a wonderful touch.
    I am looking forward to the next idea!

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  4. PreeOccupiedOctober 27, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    Beautiful like always. I was waiting for your Diwali-related post. :-)

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  5. notyet100October 27, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    looks so good

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  6. VineetaOctober 27, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Aahh, pretty pretty pretty! Very you :)

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  7. GBOctober 27, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Arch, They're gorgeous! looking fwd to more ideas...

    :)

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  8. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)October 27, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Amazing as always!..am looking forward to the next post on Diwali :)

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  9. Sound Horn PleaseOctober 27, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I have one of these glass diyas with the silver inside at home. They are known as Kuberan diyas from what I've heard. Lovely post!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    happy Diwali.. Hoping to see more on Diwali..

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  11. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Lovely! I've been following your blogs for some time and always leave very inspired! Would you mind sharing where you got these glass diyas?
    Gayu

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  12. Archana Srinivas PotteryOctober 27, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Thanks all:-)

    Yes, I understand these oil lamps are called 'Kubera Villaku' :-) They are believed to bring in wealth and prosperity:-)
    Diwali is all about that!

    I picked up mine from Chennai. ( GRT and Sukra in Mylapore stocks these lamps)

    Will check where these are available in Bangalore and keep you posted:-)

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  13. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Fantabuluous post! Totally fell in love with those diya! Would you know where one could find them in mumbai?

    Looking forward to more diwali posts!


    Urvi

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  14. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Fantabuluous post! Totally fell in love with those diya! Would you know where one could find them in mumbai?

    Looking forward to more diwali posts!


    Urvi

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  15. PriyaOctober 27, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    The lamps are lovely Archana. Gorgeous pics...love your arrangements :)

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  16. PreethiOctober 27, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    Hi Archana.. Lovely arrangement.. I have a similar one with a yellow glass which is lying idle.. i can't wait to see the pattern it would make when its lit up.. :)

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  17. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    I see another type one on http://www.grtjewels.com/product/whats-new/pooja-collections/kubera-vilakku.aspx#foot, and it costs ~18,000 Rs.

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  18. Archana Srinivas PotteryOctober 28, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    Anon~ The GRT one I am guessing is 22K gold!

    You get silver ones too:-)

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  19. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    Amazing as usual.. Need I say more!! :-)

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  20. maybeOctober 28, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    I'm appreciate your writing skill.Please keep on working hard.^^

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  21. arundatiOctober 28, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    lovely post arch...these diyas seem to be very popular. i received a pair of the same ones as a return gift at someone's gruha pravesh

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  22. SharonOctober 28, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    gorgeous, look forward to seeing all your diwali posts!:)

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  23. Sunita Mohan October 28, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    oh! I really like this. Illuminated flowers ... who would've thought it!
    And I love the white petals adding to the glamour of it all.

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  24. rochambeauOctober 29, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Arch,
    Beautiful festival lights! You share nice ideas~
    I'm sending a designer friend your way, Noelle. She may be moving to India~
    Hope you are well!!!
    xox
    Constance

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  25. IniyaalOctober 29, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful... These diyas look lovely with white petals. I had no idea kubera vilakku floats on water.

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  26. AnandOctober 30, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    The Glass oil lamps are beautiful. where can i get them in Mumbai or Pune.

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  27. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Lovely lamps!Where can I get this Kubera Vilakku in Kerala!

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