Aluminium Tortoise (Kachua) Showpiece, 1 inch, 220 g – for Vastu and Décor

Aluminium Tortoise (Kachua) Showpiece, 1 inch, 220 g

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Aluminium Tortoise (Kachua) Showpiece, 1 inch, 220 g – for Vastu and Décor

CA$31

Delivery to Canada: CA$18 · 9 to 17 days

Weight0.22 kg
Height1 in
FinishStone and colour work
MetalAluminium

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A tortoise is gifted with long life so in Vastu Shastra and in Feng Shui it is considered to give Long Life. As in.

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MMade byArtisans of Moradabad, Uttar PradeshSand cast, hand engraved, lacquer finishedMoradabad Metal Craft, GI tagged

About this piece

This aluminium tortoise, or kachua, showpiece is 1 inch high and weighs 220 grams. It has a stone and colour-work finish and is made in Moradabad. It suits a desk or a vastu corner.

Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep it dry. Avoid harsh cleaners on the stone and colour work. It is a lucky gift for a new office or a new home.

The craft

Moradabad. Cast, hammered and lacquered by hand, for three hundred years.

Sand cast, hand engraved, lacquer finished.

Moradabad Metal Craft, GI tagged

How it is made

Brass is melted and poured into sand moulds, cooled, then turned on a lathe to true the shape. Engravers cut the pattern by hand with a hammer and chisel. The piece is polished on a buffing wheel and sealed with a clear lacquer so it stays bright without weekly cleaning.

Care, shipping and returns

Wipe with a dry cloth. Keep away from detergents and damp. Handmade pieces vary slightly in finish, that is the point.

Dispatch in 1 to 3 working days from India by tracked courier. Shipping is charged by parcel weight and shown at checkout. Import duties and taxes, if any, are collected by the courier on delivery.

Arrived damaged or not as described? Send a photo on WhatsApp or email within 48 hours of delivery and we send a replacement at our cost. International orders cannot be cancelled or returned once shipped. Full international terms.

Details

Weight: 0.22 kg
Size: 14 × 14 × 2.5 cm
Material: Aluminium
Finish: Stone and colour work
Height: Under 4 inch
Base Metal: Aluminium
Made in: Moradabad
SKU: BGC-AS427-C

Good to know

All Home Décor

Is it solid or hollow?

Cast brass, solid unless the listing says sheet or hollow. The weight in grams tells you; a 6 inch cast figure is usually 400 g or more.

Does brass need polishing?

Lacquered pieces stay bright with a dry cloth. Raw and antique-finish pieces develop a patina; polish with lemon and salt only if you want the shine back.

Which direction for vastu pieces?

Tortoise in the north or north east, elephant pair facing inward at the entrance, swan pair in the south west bedroom, Kamdhenu in the north east. Details are in the vastu guides.

Can it be gifted?

Yes, it ships in a rigid gift box within two working days, with a message card on request.

Will the colour match the photo?

Hand finishing varies slightly from piece to piece and photos are taken in daylight; expect small differences in shade, never in shape or size.

Is 1 inch visible on a desk?

At 1 inch it is very small and best seen up close.

Is 220 g steady?

At 220 g it is light and needs a steady surface.

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