Karuwa

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'''Karuwa''' (Nepali:करुवा) is a traditional vessel used in Nepalese household to serve water and liquor.<ref></ref> Traditionally, it is made of brass for daily use. It is also used for decorative purposes. Decorative Karuwas are also made from precious metals such as silver and gold. <ref name="ecs01"></ref>

Karuwas have a curved body and a neck to pour liquid resembling a [[Kettle]]. Its mouth generally has a cap with various artefacts welded to it. To allow smooth pouring when locked, a small hole is also inscribed in the cap.

One of the biggest model of Karuwa is located in [[Palpa district]] of Nepal, which is considered as the biggest of its kind in Asia.<ref></ref> The same district also claims to have build biggest Karuwa in the world casted in brass with a weight of 150 kg.<ref name="ecs01"/>

Most of the Karuwas in Nepal are manufactured in Palpa, Chainpur and Bhojpur districts. However, the industry has shrinked due to lack of demand.<ref></ref> <ref></ref>
==Gallery==
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File:Karuwa ( water Jar), Patan Museum.jpg | Brass karuwa
File:Karuwa.jpg| Silver karuwa

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==See also==
*[[Dhaka topi]], traditional cap of Nepal

==References==



[[Category:Nepalese culture]]

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