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Mango Wood and Brass Decorative Box from India, "Temple"

Name: Mango Wood and Brass Decorative Box from India, 'Temple'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 185992
Price: 137.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.84 (122 reviews)

Product ID: 185992

by Khalid Ali (122)

Designed like a majestic temple by Khalid Ali, this altar is set to welcome an image of a preferred deity. The altar is carved by hand from mango wood... more

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Designed like a majestic temple by Khalid Ali, this altar is set to welcome an image of a preferred deity. The altar is carved by hand from mango wood and adorned with brass that is elaborately embossed. Glass beads glisten in a floral display. The altar features a drawer for storing the deity's image, and a pull-out stand is designed for the incense.

2.26 kgs
5.0 lbs

46 cm H x 27 cm W x 17 cm D
18" H x 10.75" W x 6.75" D

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Mango wood, brass and glass beads
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Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 185992

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Khalid Ali

India

Embossed brass art

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desertoceans

From Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

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Jul 27, 2025

“Lovely against my orange wall”

I love charming metal works and the animal motif is especially graceful for a metal piece.

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Jul 22, 2025

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Aaron

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Jul 06, 2025

“Beautiful!”

Well made!

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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.

Meet the Artist

Khalid Ali Embossed brass art

(122)

"Our designs are basically inspired from the ancient Mughal style. But today we incorporate modern motifs into the ancient technique and style."

Update (May, 2020)“It gives me immense pride and happiness to look back 18 years ago when I joined NOVICA way back in 2004. The company was just a... read more