Brass at Home
Brass Home Decor & Showpieces
Brass home decor is the quickest way to bring warmth and a sense of heritage into a room. This collection brings together our brass urlis, showpieces and figurines, diyas and oil lamps, candle holders and table clocks — handcrafted in India and finished by hand, so no two pieces are exactly alike.
Brass ages into a soft patina rather than wearing out, which is why these are pieces people keep for decades and pass on. Browse by type below; orders of ₹4,999 and above ship free across India (flat ₹99 below that) and Cash on Delivery is available.
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17 pieces₹349 – ₹5,499
View All →Brass Urlis & Decorative Bowls
The classic Indian centrepiece — fill with water, float flowers and tea-lights, and place it at the entrance or on the centre table.
Brass Diyas & Oil Lamps
Reusable brass lamps for the daily pooja, Diwali and every festival in between.
Brass Showpieces & Figurines
Statement pieces for a console, bookshelf or TV unit — and the brass gifts people remember.
Brass Candle Holders & Table Clocks
Functional brass accents for the dining table, bedside and work desk.
A Short Guide to Buying Brass Home Decor
What are the main types of brass home decor?
Most brass decorative items for the home fall into four groups. Urlis are wide, shallow bowls used as floral centrepieces. Diyas and oil lamps are made for the pooja shelf and festivals. Showpieces and figurines — elephants, swans, bullock carts, ships, engraved plates and urns — are display pieces for shelves and consoles. And functional accents such as candle holders and table clocks bring brass into everyday use.
If you are buying your first piece, start with an urli or a lamp: both are used all year, not only at festivals, and they suit traditional and modern homes alike.
Where should you place brass decor at home?
At the entrance, an urli with floating flowers is a traditional welcome. In the living room, one larger showpiece on a console or centre table works better than many small ones — brass reads best against wood, stone and plain light walls, with a little space around it. On the dining table, brass candle holders add warm light in the evening. In the pooja corner, a brass diya and a small figurine are usually all you need.
A useful rule is one brass statement per surface. Brass reflects warm light, so placing a piece near a lamp or a window makes it glow.
How can you tell solid brass from brass-plated decor?
Use a magnet. Brass is not magnetic, so if a magnet clings firmly the piece is steel or iron with a thin brass coating. Solid brass also feels heavy for its size and shows the same warm yellow-gold colour on the underside and inside edges, where plating is usually thin or missing.
Plated decor can chip and flake with time; solid brass simply darkens and can always be polished back. Weight and dimensions are listed on our product pages so you can judge a piece before you buy.
How do you care for brass decor?
Dust with a soft dry cloth every week and keep brass dry. When it darkens, rub gently with lemon and salt (or a flour, salt and vinegar paste), rinse, and dry completely — water left on brass is what causes spots. If you prefer the antique look, skip the polish and let the patina develop; it protects the metal underneath.
Is brass decor a good gift?
Yes — brass is one of the most traditional gifts in India because it lasts and is considered auspicious for new beginnings. Urlis and diyas are popular for griha pravesh and Diwali, showpieces and figurine pairs for weddings and anniversaries, and buying brass on Dhanteras is a long-standing custom. Pieces arrive gift-ready and can be shipped straight to the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Right here — umsang sells handcrafted brass home decor online and delivers across India. You can pay by UPI, card or netbanking, or choose Cash on Delivery. Orders of ₹4,999 and above ship free; below that shipping is a flat ₹99.
Pure brass, cast and hammered — not plated over another metal. Pure brass develops a living patina over time, which plated items cannot. Pieces that combine brass with glass or wood say so in the product name and description.
A brass urli for the entrance or centre table, a diya or oil lamp for the pooja corner, one statement showpiece or figurine for the living-room console, and a pair of candle holders for the dining table. One piece per surface looks better than many.
Brass naturally tarnishes (patinas) with exposure to air. To restore shine, clean with lemon and salt or a little flour-and-vinegar paste, then dry well. Some owners prefer to let the patina develop.
No. Rust is iron oxide, and brass contains no iron. Brass tarnishes instead — it darkens, and in damp conditions can show greenish spots — but this sits on the surface and cleans off without damaging the piece.
Decorative brass is intended for display. For food or water use, choose pieces specified as food-safe; our copper bottles are made for drinking water.
Orders are dispatched in 1–2 business days and usually arrive in 3–5 business days in metros and 5–7 days elsewhere. If a piece arrives damaged or wrong, tell us within 48 hours for a free pickup and a full refund or replacement; if you change your mind, you can return it unused within 7 days (a flat ₹150 return-courier fee applies). See the Returns page for details.
Yes. For corporate Diwali gifting, wedding favours or return gifts in quantity, use the B2B page or message us on WhatsApp and we will advise on stock, packing and delivery dates.
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