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Hand Crafted Soapstone Coasters and Holder (Set of 6), "Elephant Checkers"

Name: Hand Crafted Soapstone Coasters and Holder (Set of 6), 'Elephant Checkers'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 140664
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (248 reviews)

Product ID: 140664

by Gulam Rasool (248)

Superbly carved from soapstone, elephants carry a box with checkerboard patterns. Gulam Rasool creates the motifs with inlay to showcase the stone's... more

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Superbly carved from soapstone, elephants carry a box with checkerboard patterns. Gulam Rasool creates the motifs with inlay to showcase the stone's natural colors. The regal pachyderms hold a set of six superb coasters.

0.90 kgs
2.0 lbs

Coasters (6): 0.5 cm H x 7.5 cm Diam.
Coasters (6): 0.2" H x 3" Diam.

Metric

US/Imperial

Soapstone
Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 140664

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Gulam Rasool

India

Carved stone sculpture, decor accents and games

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robin

From Tennessee

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Jul 23, 2018

“checkerboard coasters with nicely carved elephants”

Love this. So different and unique. Wonderful.

Purchased Item Elephant Checkers, Hand Crafted Soapstone Coasters and Holder (Set of 6)

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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

Purchased Item Blooming Traditions, Handcrafted Alabaster Jali Jewelry Box from India

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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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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

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

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

Elder Master

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

Enabling Education

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

Meet the Artist

Gulam Rasool Carved stone sculpture, decor accents and games

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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