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A serene turtle carries the sacred image of Ganesha and Lakshmi, whose glorious union forms an ancient decorative lamp. Proud of his heritage, Khalid Ali presents this brass sculpture crafted by talented artisans from the Indian region. Symbolizing the union between wisdom and benevolence, the piece is enriched by an antiqued finish.
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A classy way to hang things! This was a gift and he loved them.
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Super cute bat—but it s also incredibly sturdy. A great deal! Would make a unique little housewarming gift!
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I am so in love with this small but significant piece! It is beautifully made and I am so happy I found it.
You can find our brass sculpture 'Passionate Guide' by Khalid Ali in sculpture categories such as Cultural Sculpture, Bollywood Sculpture, Folk Art Sculpture, Traditional Sculpture and Hinduism Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
Khalid learned repousse metal work, known as patra, or Indo Napoleon, from his father and uncle. It is one of the most popular Indian arts and Khalid has diligently worked at it for more than 20 years. He continues to grow artistically and has taught many of his family members and other artisans the vast array of skills needed to produce this distinctive form of Indian metalwork.
Microcredit Financing
Khalid Ali has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1000 and the most recent for $1800.
"Our designs are basically inspired from the ancient Mughal style. But today we incorporate modern motifs into the ancient technique and style."