Monpa Gser Bum – Golden Brass Ceremonial Bowl Set with Lotus Pedestal
₹3,499
The Monpa Gser Bum is a sacred golden brass ceremonial bowl set, handcrafted by master metalworkers in the Tawang valley. Shaped from raw brass smelted in mountain-wind-stoked fires, it features a conical lid representing Mount Meru, a lotus pedestal symbolizing purity, and a hand-turned cup. Each piece is adorned with repoussé floral mandalas. Placed at an altar, this vessel transforms any home into a temple, offering a permanent prayer in metalwork that reflects the blessings of ancestors.
Material
Brass
Origin
Tawang Valley
Availability
In Stock
Thousands of feet above sea level in the Tawang valley, master metalworkers craft the Monpa Gser Bum, a sacred brass vessel that holds prayers
Thousands of feet above sea level in the Tawang valley, master metalworkers craft the Monpa Gser Bum, a sacred brass vessel that holds prayers. Sourcing raw brass from ancient Silk Route traders, artisans smelt the metal in coal fires before beginning their sacred labor.
The set features a conical lid with a jewelled finial representing Mount Meru, a scalloped lotus pedestal tray symbolizing purity, and a hand-turned cup. Every curve is hand-hammered with floral mandalas echoing monastery thangkas.
Crafted from pure brass, this vessel carries the spirit of the Tawang Valley. The Monpa believe this permanent prayer makes any home altar a temple, reflecting the smiles of ancestors when sunlight catches its gold.
Arunachal Pradesh Artisans
Living craft traditions carried forward by tribal communities
Kraft Treasure curates from community makers and artisan families across Arunachal Pradesh so each release stays rooted in regional material culture, ritual references, and hand-finished character.
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