Newari Brass Water Pot Karuwa

The Newari Karuwa is a beautifully handcrafted vessel, that has been part of Newar households and traditions for centuries. Traditionally, the Karuwa is used for drinking water, symbolizing purity and refreshment. This smaller version, however, holds a special place in ritual and devotional settings. In Newar culture, it is often filled with pure water and placed before deities as an offering, signifying clarity of mind, spiritual cleansing, and respect to the divine.

The Karuwa is not only practical but also deeply symbolic. Its spout represents the gentle flow of life-giving water, while its rounded body signifies wholeness and continuity. In ceremonies and puja rituals, it is used as a vessel of blessings, carrying offerings of water, sacred liquids, or sometimes even grains, to honor deities and ancestors. Within Newar homes, its presence reflects hospitality, devotion, and the continuation of cultural practices passed down through generations.

More than a vessel, the Karuwa embodies both daily life and sacred tradition-bridging the ordinary with the divine, and reminding us of the purity and gratitude embedded in Newar spirituality.

Small:
Size: 4" H x 3" W
Weight: 180 grams approx

Medium:
Size: 4.25" H x 3.25" W
Weight: 210 grams approx