{"product_id":"parrot-nut-cutter-ritual-object","title":"Parrot Nut Cutter – Ritual Object","description":"\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"15sv5vj\" data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eObjects once made for daily ritual often carry the deepest sense of continuity. This handcrafted parrot nut cutter traces its origins to a time when the preparation of betel nut was woven into moments of hospitality, conversation, and ceremony across Indian households. More than a utilitarian tool, the nut cutter became an object of craftsmanship - shaped with symbolism, ornamentation, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eThe parrot holds a long-standing place within Indian decorative traditions, associated with beauty, communication, devotion, and abundance. Frequently appearing in temple carvings, miniature paintings, and domestic artefacts, the form bridges the natural and the ornamental with remarkable ease. Here, cast in antique brass, the bird transforms a once-functional implement into a sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eMounted against a dark wooden frame, the piece carries the visual language of collected heirlooms and preserved memory. The aged gold finish softens the metal, while subtle marks and tonal variations reflect the handmade nature of the work. Though rooted in utility, the object now exists as a decorative accent — suspended between artefact and art piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eDesigned to function both as a wall sconce and table accent, it invites interaction not through use, but through attention. A reminder that even the smallest rituals once held beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1ajl8cl\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eThis piece is handcrafted using wood and antique-finished brass. Variations in tone, texture, patina, and minor surface irregularities are inherent to the artisanal process and natural character of the materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eThese distinctions are not flaws, but part of the individuality and authenticity of each object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brahm Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45147208581143,"sku":null,"price":178.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/7711\/9511\/files\/Parrot_Nut_Cutter_Ritual_Object_916e389a-8852-4d83-abc0-c3ebe462de83.jpg?v=1780331800","url":"https:\/\/www.brahmcollection.com\/products\/parrot-nut-cutter-ritual-object","provider":"Brahm Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}