The symbol on the dish
This dish carries an interwoven Hands and Sun motif rendered in detailed gold against a black enamel background. The combined imagery of hands and the sun reads as a quiet symbol of strength, light and spiritual openness — the hands holding up the light, and the light feeding the hands. The high-contrast colour pairing makes the design legible from across a room.
How it is used
The dish is sized to hold incense sticks across the rim and to take cones, tealights or small candles in the centre. It also works as a small offering plate on a personal altar, a saucer for a single candle on a quiet evening, or a catch-all for crystals and other small treasures on a shelf. The three legs lift it slightly off the surface and help protect wood from heat.
Material and origin
The dish is made in India from aluminium with a baked enamel finish, which gives both strength and the rich, glossy colour. The piece weighs around 200 g, so it sits stably on a surface but is easy to pick up and reposition during cleaning or reorganising.
Care
Wipe the dish with a soft, dry cloth between uses. For sticky residues, use a slightly damp cloth with a mild detergent and dry the dish fully before storing. Avoid abrasive sponges and harsh chemical cleaners so the gold and black detailing keeps its sharpness over the years.