Selected this for my husband as a Christmas stocking stuffer and he really likes it. He also likes that the artisan wrote a thank you note in Hindi (which my husband is currently learning) which made it fun for him to translate the message.
This is a great piece that is very well designed and finely crafted. And the fact that the shade and grain of wood for each piece is a great bonus (mine has a lovely deep shade of brown in a number of places.)
I'm delighted with this gorgeous soapstone box. I have purchased several other items from Gulam in the past, and I love his work, but this box is so far my favorite. In fact, I love it so much that I've ordered a second one.
"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
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