Choosing the right size for your pooja room
A simple way to match a bronze to a shelf, a niche or a floor.
How a lost-wax bronze is made
Seven stages, from beeswax to the final chase, and why the mould is broken.
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Notes from Mezhugu Bronze Works
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
Caring for a bronze at home
Patina, abhishekam and dust: what to do, and what to leave alone.
Panchaloha, bronze, brass or copper: how they differ
Four metals sit side by side in our shop. Here is how they differ in colour, weight, price and use.
What a commissioned bronze costs, and why
Size, alloy, detail and the hours of chasing: the four things that decide the price of a commission.
Bringing a bronze home for Navaratri
How families choose a bronze for the golu steps and the pooja room, and the dates to order by.
A casting day at the foundry
The pour takes a few minutes, but the day starts before dawn. Here is what happens on a casting day in Swamimalai.
Swamimalai and Kumbakonam: a day among the temples
A one-day route through the temple towns around our foundry, with bronzes to look for along the way.
Does a heavier bronze mean a better one?
Weight tells you about alloy and casting, but not everything. Here is how to read the weight on our bills.
When your crate arrives: unpacking a bronze
What comes in the crate, how to open it safely, and what to check before you sign for the delivery.
New castings from the foundry.
Photos of each new bronze, before it is listed. About twice a month.