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Natural Soapstone Handcarved Jar from India, "Elephant Luxuries"

Product ID: 151297

Walking through florid forests, an elephant guards the secrets of India's jali artistry. Gulam Rasool performs the legendary openwork with refined... more

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Walking through florid forests, an elephant guards the secrets of India's jali artistry. Gulam Rasool performs the legendary openwork with refined elegance and detailed artistry for this hand-carved soapstone jar.

  • 0.92 kgs
  • 2.0 lbs
  • 15 cm H x 13 cm Diam.
  • 6" 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 India
  • Product ID: 151297

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248

Anna

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Feb 04, 2022

This is a beauty!”

I purchased last two, as the notification on the site informed, and the items came very well packed, very securely packed, which is understandable after seeing the beauty of these creations. I will cherish them for years and Ill keep them on the honored display, at all times. This lacelike work in the soapstone is unseen nearly anywhere else today, in our very technical and geometric world. These jars are of the museum quality. Thank you very much!

Christina

From Seattle, usa

Verified Reviewer

Nov 14, 2017

"Elephant Luxuries" Soapstone Jar”

Just gorgeous. If anyone in your life loves elephants, gift them this. Put a tiny tea light candle in it, or smaller lit incense (the cones). Very much an heirloom item. Thank you for the beautiful craftsmanship.

Csilla

Verified Reviewer

Aug 02, 2021

Intricate and beautiful”

This is another beautiful design from Gulam Rasool - I have now five of his different items and I love the intricate detail and the patient work that goes into these. Note though that the jar is larger than the measurements provided online. Mine is about 7.5 inch high and 6 inch wide, so that the proportions also look somewhat different than the photo. I asked for their correction by the novica team but this has not happened. Other than this, it is a stunning piece and I am very happy with it.

Theresa

Verified Reviewer

Aug 14, 2025

Soapstone Jar”

This is my second item purchased from Gulam. This was perfect and beautiful. Safe and packaged perfect. Thank You

Theresa

Verified Reviewer

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

Marian

From NC

Verified Reviewer

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.

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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.

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