NOVICA Grey Pink Stone Animal Themed Decorative Bookend from India 'Elephant Mom'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Royal elephants stand back to back, proudly supporting volumes of stone. Expertly hand-carved by Gulam Rasool, the beautiful bookends showcase natural soapstone's innate beauty. The artisan demonstrates India's legendary jali openwork technique as he depicts a tiny elephant baby inside each mother pachyderm. Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly|Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expectedAbout our Artist: 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 are appreciated and your purchases helped me to achieve success in life. My work increased and I was able to have a stable income. This financial stability inspired my workers. I was able to create more designs and sell more. At the beginning, I had only five or six people assisting me in my workshop. Now I have fifteen artisans working with me. My two sons and grandson also work with me. The biggest challenge that we have to face is to get the materials due to lack of money. We import alabaster marble from Italy, real marble and soapstone from Makrana in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Also, working in a small space to complete a big order is a challenge in itself. With our work expanding, now we need more space. We are looking forward to a good and bigger place for our workshop. Along with the Uttar Pradesh State Award in 1982, I was honored with the Braj Ratan Award in 1993 for stonework. The Braj Ratan Award is a small scale industry award given by the Udyog Vibhag, Uttar Pradesh. I am associated with a government certified center where I have trained 50 to 60 workers to date. I would like to thank everyone for your support and

• Size: 6" H x 3" W x 5.25" D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Gulam Rasool to craft this item
• Product info: Soapstone