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Elephant-Themed Soapstone Decorative Jar from India, "Elephant Alliance"

Working from the artisanal city of Agra, Indian artisan Gulam Rasool designs a... more

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Working from the artisanal city of Agra, Indian artisan Gulam Rasool designs a decorative jar after the style of jali art and architecture. The base and lid of the jar are hand-carved of natural soapstone, detailed with intricate openwork patterns that depict marching elephants.

  • 0.40 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • Jar(s): 10.5 cm H x 10.5 cm Diam.
  • Jar(s): 4.1" H x 4.1" Diam.
  • Lid: 6.5 cm H x 10.5 cm Diam.
  • Lid: 2.6" H x 4.1" Diam.

  • Soapstone
  • Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in India.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indiaicon info
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Cass

From Rochester Hills, Michigan

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09/16/2022

"Beautiful"

The detail it lovely. Looks beautiful no matter where you set it.

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Linda

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03/02/2020

"Elephants walk in grace!"

The work involved in making this has to come from the heart. Im so grateful to the family who does this work. I was able to gift this to a dear friend with a soft spot for elephants. Its a beautiful work of art.

Best Uses

  • To hold a treasure or view with a tealight

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Linda

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03/22/2019

"Exquisite jar"

Mr. Rasools decorative workmanship is so exquisite! His work is so finely carved and the elephants on his soapstone jars are very delicately etched. Thank you, Mr. Rasool.

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Susan

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10/10/2018

"Plans to be a Christmas goodies"

I know my sister will be pleased. It was well packed and will get to Ohio without difficulty.

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Lorraine

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03/03/2024

"Second elephant art purchased from Gulam"

Precious piece and worried about arriving safe and sound. Relieved packaging was so secure took me removal of several layers of wrapping to get to box! Superb crafting of many elephants (my favorite creature) and love round design and substantial weight and size. Only disappointment is not off-white or ecru color as shown online, but a much darker brown or grayish shade. Nevertheless, love his work. Wish Gulam could bring back dyed/colored soapstone that he used to craft years ago. I have one of his pieces of a soapstone multi-colored elephant small box which I truly treasure.

Best Uses

  • Favorite personal items, battery candle lit
  • Store favorite personal items, battery operated candle lit, just by itself to enjoy

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Shira

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09/03/2023

"We will treasure these!"

The detail is exquisite. Thank you for bringing this beautiful art into the world and into our homes. We will appreciate these forever.

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