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Indian Elephant Theme Hand Carved Soapstone Decorative Jar, "Elephant Parade"

Name: Indian Elephant Theme Hand Carved Soapstone Decorative Jar, 'Elephant Parade'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 239659
Price: 57.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (248 reviews)

Product ID: 239659

by Gulam Rasool (248)

Finely carved in jali or openwork, elephants parade in two rows. Gulam Rasool crafts an exquisite decorative jar and lid in soapstone's natural... more

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Finely carved in jali or openwork, elephants parade in two rows. Gulam Rasool crafts an exquisite decorative jar and lid in soapstone's natural colors.

0.55 kgs
1.2 lbs

18 cm H x 10 cm Diam.
7" H x 3.9" Diam.

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US/Imperial

Soapstone
Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 239659

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Gulam Rasool

India

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248

Linda

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Feb 01, 2019

“Soapstone Jar”

This is a somewhat heavy soapstone sculptured jar with elephants around the lid and the bowl. It is a really fine piece of workmanship. The sculptured elephants are etched very nicely and somewhat delicately. I really like my jar. Thank you.

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Theresa

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Jul 21, 2025

“Jewelry Box”

This was beautiful and unique with this Alabaster. Thanking this artist for his specialty and your excellent service. I love buying from you Novica

Purchased Item Blooming Traditions, Handcrafted Alabaster Jali Jewelry Box from India

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Marian

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Jul 18, 2025

“Beautiful, delightfu!, and meaningful!”

I ordered these in addition to the soapstone carved box. I have a thing for elephants. They are beautifully carved and hold a carving within a carving. There is another smaller elephant just visible within. For me, it symbolically represents each of our species carry the future within, along with the wisdom and the hope to endure and survive. Elephant figurines with their trunks curved down represent wisdom and the abiity to overcome obstacles. I would like to think they speak to the even deeper wisdom carried within.....Ancestral and what is even deeper within us that is available to us to draw upon.

Purchased Item Royal March, 3 Elephant Jali Openwork Hand-Carved Soapstone Figurines

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Preserving Traditions

Close to his eightieth birthday, Gulam continues the art he learned from his elders. His father was an marble carver and jali artisan honored with the state award for excellence. Gulam has been honored with the same distinction. He still works alongside his son and other artisans to whom he has taught this craft, and treasures the role he plays in continuing this important Indian artistic tradition.

Microcredit Financing

Gulam Rasool has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $1800.

Caring for Children

Nearing his eighth decade, master stone sculptor Gulam Rasool continues to provide for his family, especially his grandchildren.

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

Enabling Education

Gulam is proud to be able to help provide for his grandchildren's education.

Meet the Artist

Gulam Rasool Carved stone sculpture, decor accents and games

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"After years of hard work, I was honored with a state award for excellence…. Today, I am proud to mention that I have earned a name for myself in the art of jali work."

Update (May, 2020)"I have worked with you since 2004 and you have given me a platform to exhibit my craft to the whole world. My stone carvings... read more