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Artisan Crafted Jali Soapstone Jewelry Box, "Elephant Procession"

Product ID: 133046

Indian elephants parade through a leafy forest. Gulam Rasool depicts them in a regal jewelry box. A master at traditional jali or openwork carving, he... more

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Indian elephants parade through a leafy forest. Gulam Rasool depicts them in a regal jewelry box. A master at traditional jali or openwork carving, he works in natural soapstone.

  • 0.71 kgs
  • 1.6 lbs
  • 7.5 cm H x 13 cm Diam.
  • 3" H x 5" Diam.

  • Soapstone
  • Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
  • Made in India
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indiaicon info
  • Product ID: 133046
Gulam Rasool
Gulam Rasool

India

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Lorraine

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Mar 03, 2024

“Second elephant art purchased from Gulam”

Precious piece and worried about arriving safe and sound. Relieved packaging was so secure took me removal of several layers of wrapping to get to box! Superb crafting of many elephants (my favorite creature) and love round design and substantial weight and size. Only disappointment is not off-white or ecru color as shown online, but a much darker brown or grayish shade. Nevertheless, love his work. Wish Gulam could bring back dyed/colored soapstone that he used to craft years ago. I have one of his pieces of a soapstone multi-colored elephant small box which I truly treasure.

Favorite personal items, battery candle lit Store favorite personal items, battery operated candle lit, just by itself to enjoy

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Julie

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May 14, 2020

“A very unique gift”

I was looking for a unique gift to give to a family member when I saw this soapstone box. It was perfect. It was actually larger than I expected, and the carving was beautifully done.

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Joseph

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Jan 30, 2025

“Beautiful piece”

My sister loves elephants and love this stunning piece.

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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

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Marian

From NC

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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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Marian

From NC

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Jul 18, 2025

“I am thrilled with this box. It will be cherished.”

This box exceeded my expecations. The workmanship is impecable. The shipping/packaging was outstanding. When someone cares about their work, they will also care that it arrives undamaged, and as a recipient of their artistry I apreciated it. You are a master craftsman.Thank you sir.

Purchased Item Royal Palace, Unique Jali Soapstone Jewelry Box from India

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Preserving Traditions

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

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

Caring for Children

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

Elder Master

Elder Master

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

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

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

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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

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