Karuwa

Karuwas (Nepali:करुवा) are traditional vessels used in Nepali households to serve water and liquor.[1] Generally, a karuwa is made of brass for daily use. However, decorative karuwas are made from precious metals such as silver and gold. [2]

Karuwas have a curved body and a neck to pour liquid, like a kettle. The mouth of the karuwa is covered with a cap that has various artefacts welded to it. To allow smooth pouring when locked, a small hole is also made in the cap to balance air pressure.

One of the biggest karuwas is found in Palpa district of Nepal and it is considered the biggest of its kind in Asia.[3] The same district also have built the world's largest karuwa, which is cast in bronze and weighs 150 kg.[2] It is installed as a landmark in Tansen.[1]

Most karuwas in Nepal are manufactured in the Palpa, Chainpur and Bhojpur districts. However, the industry has shrunk due to lack of demand.[4] [5]

  • Brass karuwa
  • Silver karuwa
  • World's largest bronze Karuwa

See also

References
  1. "Seven reasons why Tansen is one of the must-see places in Nepal". OnlineKhabar English News. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  2. "Biggest Karuwa in the World?: One More Feather in Our Cap". ECS NEPAL. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  3. "पाल्पामा एशियाकै ठूलो करुवा [फोटो फिचर]". sancharkarmi. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  4. "नेपालको चिनारी पाल्पाली ढाका र करुवा बनाउने पेशा संकटमा". Nepal Japan. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  5. "संकटमा भोजपुरे करुवा". Retrieved 2021-02-27.
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