Two cupped hands form the bowl of this mini diya, the traditional Indian oil lamp. The gesture is anjali, the offering made at every prayer. Bangles circle each wrist, and the wick rests at the fingertips so the flame seems to be given rather than lit.

Light it on a shelf for Diwali, set a pair on the dinner table, or keep it glowing on a mantel through the winter evenings. It’s a small piece that carries a whole ritual.