From the Catalogue
Popular Main Door Handle Designs
A selection from the Kakal Brothers 2026 catalogue of 159 designs. Each is available in multiple sizes and finishes; tap any design to enquire, or browse the full catalogue for exact prices.
Quick Answer
A main door handle is the primary grip on an entrance door — most often a long pull handle, lever handle or knob. For luxury homes, the most sought-after main door handle designs are made in solid brass, S.S. 304 stainless steel or genuine Swarovski crystal, in finishes such as Gold, Antique Brass, Rose Gold, Chrome and Black Nickel. Kakal Brothers has manufactured luxury main door handles in Mumbai since 1960, with 159 designs priced from about ₹15,000 to ₹60,000+ per handle. WhatsApp +91 98202 48166 for the full catalogue and prices.
Types · Materials · Finishes · Sizes · Prices · 159 Designs
The Buyer's Guide
A main door handle is the primary grip fitted to a home's entrance door. Because it is the first thing a guest touches, the main door handle sets the tone for the whole home — which is why luxury builders and interior designers treat it as a statement piece, not just hardware. There are four main types.
A pull handle is a long bar or sculpted grip mounted vertically on the door leaf — the classic choice for a main entrance. Lengths run from 300mm to 1000mm, and larger doors take back-to-back handles on both faces.
A lever handle sits on a rose or backplate and turns to operate the latch. Levers suit main doors with a lock case and are common where the door must latch as well as look premium.
A knob is a round grip, used on both main doors and cabinets. Crystal and Swarovski knobs are popular for statement entrances and for matching cabinetry in luxury interiors.
A Swarovski-crystal handle sets genuine crystal elements into brass — the most decorative main door option, chosen for palaces, villas and ultra-luxury residences.
Materials
The material decides how a main door handle feels, ages and photographs. Here is how the three luxury options compare.
| Material | Best for | Look & feel | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Brass | Luxury main doors, classic and modern interiors | Warm, heavy, premium; takes gold, antique & rose-gold finishes beautifully | Excellent; PVD-finished brass resists tarnish for years |
| S.S. 304 Stainless Steel | Coastal, humid or high-traffic sites | Clean, contemporary; chrome and brushed-steel finishes | Highest corrosion resistance of the three |
| Swarovski Crystal | Statement entrances, palaces, villa main doors | Brilliant, decorative; genuine crystal set into brass | Very good; crystal is protected within a brass body |
Which should you choose? For most luxury main doors, solid brass is the default — it has the weight and warmth buyers expect, and it accepts the widest range of finishes. Choose S.S. 304 when the door faces the sea or high humidity, and a Swarovski-crystal handle when the entrance itself needs to be the showpiece. Kakal Brothers manufactures all three, so a single project can mix materials across the main door, internal doors and cabinetry.
Finishes & Sizes
Finishes. Main door handles are available in Gold, Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Rose Gold, Chrome, Brushed Steel and Black Nickel. PVD (physical vapour deposition) coatings last the longest and are recommended for main doors that see daily use and sunlight. Match the finish to the rest of your hardware theme — Gold and Antique for classic interiors, Chrome and Black Nickel for contemporary, Rose Gold for warm-modern schemes.
Sizing. A standard single main door suits a 300mm–600mm pull handle. Tall doors and double doors look best with 600mm–1000mm handles, often fitted back-to-back on both faces. As a rule of thumb, match the handle length to the door height so the proportion looks right — an under-sized handle on a large main door is the most common mistake. Confirm door thickness and fixing centres before ordering so the handle bolts through securely on a heavy entrance door.
From the Catalogue
A selection from the Kakal Brothers 2026 catalogue of 159 designs. Each is available in multiple sizes and finishes; tap any design to enquire, or browse the full catalogue for exact prices.
Pricing
Luxury main door handles from Kakal Brothers typically range from about ₹15,000 to ₹60,000+ per handle, depending on four things: size (a longer pull handle uses more material), material (S.S. 304 and Swarovski cost more than plain brass), finish (PVD gold and rose gold are premium), and whether it is single-sided or back-to-back. Cabinet knobs and smaller handles start lower.
Because every project is different, we publish exact per-design prices in the 2026 catalogue rather than a single number here. For contractors, builders and interior designers we offer BOQ project pricing — share your door schedule on WhatsApp +91 98202 48166 and we return an itemised quote within 24 hours.
Questions People Ask
What are the different types of main door handles?
The main types are pull handles (long bar or shaped grips for entrance doors), lever handles (mounted on a rose or backplate, turn to operate the latch), knobs (round grips for doors and cabinets), and pull-bar handles for tall or double main doors. Kakal Brothers makes all of these in solid brass, S.S. 304 and Swarovski crystal, across more than 159 designs.
Which material is best for a main door handle — brass or stainless steel?
Solid brass is preferred for luxury main doors for its weight, warmth and premium finishes (gold, antique, rose gold). Stainless steel S.S. 304 is best where maximum corrosion resistance is needed, such as coastal or high-humidity sites. Both are durable — brass looks more premium, S.S. 304 is the most weather-resistant. Kakal Brothers offers both, plus Swarovski-crystal handles for statement entrances.
What is the price of a luxury main door handle in India?
Luxury main door handles from Kakal Brothers typically range from about ₹15,000 to ₹60,000+ per handle, depending on size, material (brass, S.S. 304 or Swarovski crystal), finish and whether it is single-sided or back-to-back. Exact prices for all 159 designs are in the 2026 catalogue — WhatsApp +91 98202 48166 for the price list.
What size handle should a main door have?
Main entrance doors usually take a longer pull handle between 300mm and 1000mm. A standard single main door suits a 300mm–600mm handle; tall doors and double doors look best with 600mm–1000mm or back-to-back handles fitted on both faces. Match the handle length to the door height for correct proportion.
What finishes are available for main door handles?
Gold, Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Rose Gold, Chrome, Brushed Steel and Black Nickel, with PVD coatings for the longest-lasting durability. Genuine Swarovski-crystal elements and Mother of Pearl inlays are available for statement main doors.
Do you supply main door handles across India and export to the GCC?
Yes. Kakal Brothers manufactures in Mumbai and supplies luxury main door handles across India — Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad and more — and exports to the GCC including Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, selling directly to contractors, builders, architects and interior designers with BOQ project pricing.
159 luxury main door handle, lever, knob and cabinet designs — with sizes, finishes and 2026 pricing. Direct from the manufacturer since 1960.
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