Shri Krushna Stonecraft

Masala Grinder

Rs. 2,000.00

A functional stone mortar and pestle set with a smooth interior for grinding spices.

Durable and balanced.

These stone utensils are highly valued not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for practical properties, such as being non-reactive to acidic substances like curd, thereby making it an essential to the local lifestyle. These stone products are found in Odia households for day to day usage and religious purposes.

Handcrafted using wooden and metal lathe tools in Iswarpur village in Odisha. The product is heirloom-quality and, with proper care, can be passed down for generations without needing replacement.

Size : 4.5 x 3.5 in (Mortar)

6.5 in (Pestle)

About the Artist

Pravakar Parida is the artisan behind Shri Krushna Stonecrafts, a traditional stone craft practice based in Iswarpur village, Odisha. The brand focuses on handmade stoneware created entirely by hand, including pickle jars, cups, glasses, thalis, bowls, and plates. Each piece is shaped slowly using age-old techniques, balancing everyday functionality with cultural memory.

His journey with stone carving began within his family home, where the craft has been practiced for generations. Pravakar learned the skills of stone carving from his father, Bhagaban Parida, absorbing both technique and respect for the material. Over the past few years, he has worked to bring a contemporary sensibility to this inherited craft while remaining rooted in tradition. Through Shri Krushna Stonecrafts, Pravakar creates objects that carry the spirit of his land and community and heritage.

📍Orissa

Materials

Odisha's Black Muguni Stone

Shipping & Returns

Ready-to-ship pieces are dispatched within 72 hours of placing your order. For made-to-order creations, the timeline mentioned on the product page applies.

Every piece at Kala Curry travels directly from the hands that made it to the home that will cherish it. Because your order ships straight from the artist, multiple items may arrive in separate packages from different corners of India. This mindful, direct journey reduces excess warehousing and unnecessary transit — a quieter, more considered approach to sustainability.

We offer free shipping on orders above ₹5,000.

As each piece is handcrafted with care, we accept returns only if your item arrives damaged or incorrect. Please notify us within 48 hours of delivery.

To help us resolve this smoothly, please share:

  • Clear photos of the product
  • An unboxing video showing the issue

You can submit your return request through our returns form here.

Care Guide

Wash with soap.

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FAQs

Most commonly asked questions from the community

Why is there a shipping fee?

Each piece on Kala Curry is shipped directly from the artist or collective who made it, so your order might travel from different parts of the country depending on what you buy.

As we grow, we’re working on making shipping more efficient (and more affordable). But for now, this fee helps us make sure your art gets to you safely, straight from the source.

We offer free shipping on all orders over ₹5,000 as a small thank you for supporting handmade art.

How can I cancel my order?

Since we work with independent artists and small collectives, we don’t allow cancellations once an order is placed. We encourage you to buy only what you truly love. This helps us reduce waste and honours the time, care, and effort behind every piece. If you are unsure about a purchase and our website doesn’t answer all your questions, reach out to us at kalacurry.friends@gmail.com

How do I return my order?

We only accept returns if your order arrived damaged or if we sent you the wrong item. If that happens, just let us know within 48 hours of delivery, and we’ll take care of it.

To help us process your return smoothly, please take clear photos and an unboxing video when your package arrives. You can submit your return request through this link.

What do I do if my order is damaged?

We’re so sorry your order didn’t arrive as it should have. We promise we’ll try to make it right!

Please contact us within 48 hours of delivery, and send us photos + an unboxing video so that we can cross-check the issue with the artist and our shipping partners. We’ll process your return or replacement from there as per our return policy.

Why doesn’t Kala Curry offer cash on delivery (COD)?

Most Kala Curry products are shipped directly by our artisans and made in small batches.

COD orders have 2–3x higher return rates than prepaid orders, with nearly 1 in 4 orders being returned. These returns lead to unnecessary shipping, packaging waste, and higher carbon emissions, and directly impact artisan livelihoods.

By avoiding COD, we can:

  • Reduce returns and environmental burden
  • Ensure fair, predictable earnings for artisans
  • Enable faster, smoother deliveries

Thank you for supporting independent artists and sustainable craft practices.