Newari Aila Khwola Liquor Brass Cup by Tamrakar family

The Newari Aila Khwola is a traditional liquor bowl, an essential vessel in Newar culture used to serve Aila, the sacred homemade liquor, especially during festivals, feasts, and ceremonial rituals. More than just a drinking bowl, the Aila Khwola is a cultural emblem, symbolizing hospitality, celebration, and spiritual offering. It is most commonly used during sagun ceremonies, where Aila is served along with auspicious food items such as boiled egg, fried fish, meat, and yogurt. Offering Aila in the Khwola is considered a blessing, marking the beginning of good fortune, purity, and prosperity.

In Newar households, no celebration or sacred ritual is complete without the Aila Khwola. Its rounded form is designed for both practical use and ritual significance, as it represents fullness and abundance. Serving Aila in this vessel during sagun is not merely an act of sharing liquor-it is an offering of respect, love, and well-wishing, strengthening bonds among family, friends, and community.

Beyond festivities, the Aila Khwola holds spiritual meaning. The offering of Aila to deities during pujas is believed to invoke blessings and remove obstacles, making this vessel an integral part of religious and cultural heritage. Handcrafted with care, it reflects the artistry and tradition of Newar craftsmanship, preserving a practice that has been passed down for generations.

Size: 2.3" diameter
Weight: 35 grams each