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Indian Home Accents
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| Indian Decorative Boxes | ||
 Soapstone centerpiece, 'Bluebells' (large) Decript: Carved from natural soapstone, this covered centerpiece is the work of Ganesh Sharma. Bluebells bloom around the lid, and a flower crowns the knob. Sharma paints the motifs by hand in the detailed style of India's traditional miniature paintings. |  Cotton jewelry box, 'Indore Treasures' Decript: Amita honors the rich legacy of Indian arts with the design of this jewelry box. Painting with colors obtained from stone dust mixed with oils, she creates a regal composition in high relief. The wooden box is covered and lined with a shimmery cotton blend in golden hues. |  Cotton jewelry box, 'Baiga Festival' Decript: Amita evokes the vibrant energy of Indian festivals for the design of this jewelry box. She mixes oils with stone dust to obtain the cheerful colors for the florid high relief composition. The wooden box is covered and lined with a shimmery cotton blend in ruby red and gold. |
| Indian Decorative Plates | ||
 Marble inlay plate, 'Royal Muse' Decript: Crafted of fine Makrana marble, this decorative plate results from two different Indian arts. Its floral center is defined by intricate jali, or cutout work. Lavish blossoms come to life through marble inlay of the kind seen in the regal Taj Mahal. Transforming lapis lazuli and reconstituted turquoise into rich blue petals, Imran adds fiery jasper and carnelian along with deep green malachite. He uses approximately 858 individual stones in this masterful work of art. It is displayed on a sheesham wood stand. Please note that once carved, marble may progressively change its original hue from pristine white to ivory. |  Marble inlay plate, 'Taj Mahal Bouquet' Decript: A stunning bouquet of gemstone flowers captures the essence of India's fine artistry. Imran carves the plate by hand from fine marble with the same techniques used for the Taj Mahal. The plate boasts a magnificent inlay work of 900 gemstones, which includes two lapis lazuli and two carnelian flowers, as well as a taller one with malachite petals. They blossom on jasper stalks featuring reconstituted turquoise accents. Arrives with a sheesham wood display stand. Please note that once carved, marble may progressively change its original hue from pristine white to ivory. The total number of gemstones may vary, as this is a handcrafted product. |  Marble inlay plate, 'Whirlwind' Decript: Florid whirlwind breezes over marble in a fascinating decorative plate by India's Imran. Malachite leaves escort carnelian flowers growing on jasper vines, while lapis lazuli and reconstituted turquoise stars shine bright. The gemstone inlay features approximately 1000 cuts. Includes a seesham wood stand. |
| Indian Holiday Ornaments | ||
 Ornaments, 'Holiday Joy' (set of 4) Decript: Golden dew showers a florid forest with the spirit of holiday joy. From Syed Izaz Hussein in India, this set includes four papier mache ornaments that are crafted and painted by hand. |  Ornaments, 'Joyful Melody' (set of 4) Decript: Nestled among colorful blooms, birds chirp holiday tunes in a set of ornaments from India's Syed Izaz Hussein. Each is crafted with papier mache and painted by hand with elaborate detail. |  Ornaments, 'Holiday Butterflies' (set of 6) Decript: This holiday season deck the halls with colorful butterflies from India. Each of the six ornaments boasts the beauty of zardozi brocade and glistening glass beads the color of precious stones, as once favored by Mughal emperors. Parvez A. Warsi presents the set in a handsome pouch. |
| Indian Paintings | ||
 Madhubani painting, 'The Bride' Decript: Dileep Kumar depicts a typical Indian wedding procession. The bride sits in a fancy palanquin carried by her relatives. Her traditional attire is colorful and beautiful as she goes joyously to the bridegroom's home. The artist works in the Madhubani style, painting freehand on handmade paper. As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured. |  'Calm Place' Decript: "The spreading branches of pipal trees � a variety of fig that grows in India � appear in glowing gold. The venerable tree is considered sacred. Buddha achieved enlightenment while meditating beneath such a tree, which then became known as a bodhi, or ""enlightened"" tree. Some of these trees in Thailand are said to derive from cuttings of the original bodhi, and people use stakes to prop their branches. Parinya Nanjai depicts a place of spiritual calm and frames the painting in rain tree wood." |  Miniature painting, 'Playful Princess' Decript: Waltzing around the terrace, a girl dances with her pet parrot. She waves a pink lotus blossom as she whirls. Capturing her grace and beauty in crushed stone colors, Nand Kisore paints a nostalgic image from India's Mughal palaces. |
| Indian Rugs | ||
 Wool rug, 'Fresh Beginnings' (4x6) Decript: A soothing palette of colors evokes cool serenity in a rug from India's AAJWD. The rug is woven on a traditional loom in a style reminiscent of the legendary dhurrie in shades of blue, green and beige. |  Wool rug, 'Secret Splendor' (4x6) Decript: Intricate patterns form a secret code of elegance creating elaborate formations of exotic splendor. Similar to a dhurrie, this rug from Sonik Sethi is woven on a handloom from quality wool. The threads are previously tinted with natural dyes to achieve an antique appearance in celebration of India's textile glory. |  Jute and wool runner rug, 'Delhi Delight' (2.5 x 10.5) Decript: Sonik Sethi reveals Indian tribal patterns as he weaves this runner rug on a traditional loom, with threads of jute and wool. He selects gray, black and coral rust for colors, which are in perfect harmony with warm earth undertones. Once he finishes the rug, Sethi proceeds to wash it with natural henna to achieve a weathered appearance. |
| Indian Wall Decor | ||
 Cotton wall hanging, 'Bold Fusion' Decript: Bold colors fuse with extraordinary force mirroring artistic energy. The colorful patchwork is sewn by hand and accented with bright sequins and beads, in a magnificent masterpiece from India's Meena. Please note this is a hand-sewn item, therefore colors and motifs may vary slightly. |  Palm leaf painting, 'Krishna Sings of Vishnu' Decript: Playing his flute, Krishna embraces Radha and sings of Vishnu's ten incarnations, or Dasabatana. Vishnu is the reassuring cosmic deity of preservation in India. Working in the style of Orissa, Soma Nath Upadhyay exalts the deities in this traditional palm leaf painting. He etches the patterns on natural palm leaves and fills the etched lines with natural dyes. |  Palm leaf painting, 'Vishnu's Story' Decript: Lord Krishna tells the story of Lord Vishnu's ten incarnations, or Dasabatana, in this traditional palm leaf painting. Vishnu is the reassuring cosmic deity of preservation in India. He took the form of a fish to save the four Vedas (holy books) from the sea. As a tortoise, he stabilized the newly-created earth on his back, and as a boar, lifted the earth with his tusks. Vishnu took the form of a man-lion to slay a demonic ruler, and provided protection as a dwarf. He wields an axe to avenge his father's murder, and appears as Lord Rama with a bow and arrow. Vishnu is also depicted as Buddha, and as Kalki on a white horse. At the top of the lovely painting, Lord Krishna climbs on his friends' shoulders to steal a pot of curd. Soma Nath Upadhyay etches the patterns on natural palm leaves, and natural dyes fill the etched lines. |
