Is this brass tealight holder made of real brass?

Yes, the listed material is brass, and real brass has this warm golden tone and takes a soft patina over time. A simple home check: brass is not magnetic, so a fridge magnet will not stick to it. For exact composition details, see the product specifications.

How do I clean a brass tealight holder?

To clean a brass tealight holder, wipe it with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth once it has cooled. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive scrubbers, which can scratch the surface and dull its tone. Remove leftover wax only after it has hardened, lifting it gently rather than scraping.

Will the brass tarnish or change colour over time?

Some tarnish is natural for brass, and this holder will slowly deepen from bright gold toward a mellower antique tone. Many owners prefer that lived-in patina. If you like the brighter finish, an occasional rub with a soft dry cloth keeps it glowing.

What size is this brass tealight holder?

The size is 6 x 4 x 3 inches, which makes it a small tabletop piece rather than a floor or mantel object. It holds one standard tealight. The compact scale suits windowsills, bedside tables, and festive table runs.

Can I use a regular candle instead of a tealight in it?

It is designed for a standard tealight, which sits inside the body so the flame lights the star cutwork from within. Larger pillar or taper candles will not seat safely and can overheat the metal. Stick to tealights, including LED ones if you want zero-flame safety.

Is it safe to leave the tealight burning unattended?

No, a lit tealight is safe only while someone is in the room, on a heat-tolerant surface away from curtains and drafts. The brass body warms during a long burn, so let it cool before moving it. An LED tealight is a good alternative for overnight glow.

Where is this tealight holder made?

It is made by metalworker families in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a region within India's long-standing brassware belt. The piece reaches you through Aiaca, a partner organisation that works with craft clusters across India. Buying it supports hand skills that machine-stamped decor is steadily replacing.

Is this a good Diwali or housewarming gift?

As a gift it works for Diwali, griha pravesh, and quiet birthdays alike, since a lit tealight instantly warms a new space. It is small, sturdy in normal handling, and easy to wrap. Interest in brass tealight holders peaks every festive season for exactly this reason.

Why do the stars look slightly uneven on my piece?

The stars are pierced by hand, so small variations in spacing and edge are expected and are the honest mark of handwork. A machine-stamped holder repeats its pattern perfectly; this one does not, by design. Treat the variation as a signature, not a flaw.

Are brass tealight holders worth buying compared to other materials?

Brass holders are worth it for durability: brass does not shatter like glass, tolerates heat well, and lasts for decades with basic care. A metal piece also carries heirloom value in a way painted or plastic decor does not. This one adds hand-pierced craft to that practical case.

Brass Tealight Holder with Star Cutwork

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Brass T-light holder

Curated by Aiaca

Rs. 249

Product Details

A small brass tealight holder pierced with star cutwork, made by metalworking families in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Light a tealight inside and the perforations throw a scatter of warm starlit points across the table, the kind of quiet drama that no plain candle stand manages. Each piece is shaped, pierced, and polished by hand, so tone and edges vary slightly from one holder to the next. At 6 x 4 x 3 inches it suits a windowsill, a puja shelf, or a festive dining table.

MaterialBrass

Art TypeBrass Metal Craft

Dimension6x4x3"

Materials & Care

Minor glaze and color variations are natural and add character. Handle with care. Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged direct sun exposure.

Product Disclosure

SKUAI-BRTL-S-02

Style CodeAI-BRTL-S

HSN Code7117

RegionSambhal

StateUttar pradesh

Curated byAiaca

Each piece is handcrafted, so slight variations in colour, texture and dimension are natural and celebrate its handmade origin.

Where it works best: This holder is made for close-range settings, where the star cutwork can actually be seen. Place it at eye level or below: a dining table, a windowsill, a bedside shelf, or the edge of a console. On a festive table, run two or three down the centre instead of one large centrepiece. The scattered points do the decorating.

Room pairing: The warm golden tone sits naturally against deep colours, wood, and linen. In a neutral room it becomes the accent; against busier decor it holds its own without shouting. Pair it with terracotta, cane, or handloom table linen for a fully handcrafted setting, or set it on a puja shelf beside a diya, where brass has always belonged.

Light and scale: This is a small piece. It reads best in groups. Unlit, it is a quiet golden object; lit, the perforations project star points onto nearby walls, so give it a spot within a foot or two of a wall and let the pattern spread as the evening darkens.

Protection and placement care: Keep flames clear of curtains. Do not burn a tealight in a closed cabinet or under a shelf lip. Brass dislikes damp more than heat, so avoid bathrooms and open window sills during the monsoon. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after use, once the piece has cooled.

Sambhal, in western Uttar Pradesh, sits in the brassware belt that has supplied India's metal workers for generations. This holder comes from metalworker families there, through our partner Aiaca, which works with craft clusters across the country.

Shaping. The body is first shaped from brass and trued so it sits flat and holds a standard tealight steady.

Piercing the stars. The star cutwork that defines this piece is laid out and cut by hand, star by star. No two stars match. That slight irregularity is the signature of hand piercing; a machine-stamped holder repeats its pattern exactly.

Filing and finishing. Each pierced edge is filed smooth so the openings catch light cleanly and are safe to handle. The maker typically works the inner surface too, since the glow passes through from inside.

Polishing. Finally the surface is polished to the warm golden tone you see. Over time the brass will deepen slightly in colour. A quick rub with a dry cloth brings the shine back.