jali pattern

These regal soapstone elephants stand as majestic testaments to ancient Indian artistry, their surfaces transformed into breathtaking canvases of ornate patterns and intricate jali, or openwork, that allows light to dance through their carefully carved hollows. Each figurine in this magnificent trio reveals a delightful surprise: smaller elephants nestled within their larger counterparts, creating a mesmerizing dimensional effect that captures the imagination. Gulam Rasool transforms ordinary stone into extraordinary sculptures depicting these noble creatures that bring their dignified presence and exotic charm to your home.

This exquisite kadam wood sculpture captures the Hindu deity Ganesha in intricate detail, from the ornate carvings of his crown and attire to the tiny modak at his feet, symbolizing prosperity. Mouse figures surround him, evoking his traditional vahana, while the arched backdrop etched with delicate floral and vine jali patterns frames him with elegance. Designed by India’s Motilal and Ayush, this figurine radiates a timeless presence that complements both devotional and decorative settings.

Grace flows through every carved detail of this kadam wood sculpture, portraying the Hindu god Krishna seated in tranquil poise, flute in hand, adorned with an ornate crown, intricate jewelry and traditional attire. A pot rests before him while a delicately carved jali arch rises behind, its floral and vine motifs framing the figure with depth and beauty. The pedestal, decorated with leaf patterns and rounded legs, completes Indian designers Motilal and Ayush’s breathtaking creation, blending devotion, artistry and timeless charm.

This exquisite set of three elephant sculptures designed by Ashish Mehta showcases traditional Indian craftsmanship, meticulously carved from kadam wood and hand-painted with vibrant colors. Each pachyderm features a distinctive jali pattern with a smaller elephant intricately carved within its hollow body, a hallmark of skilled artisanship. The black background is beautifully complemented by floral and ornamental motifs in lively shades, bringing a regal and festive aura. The expressive detailing on the faces and attire, along with decorative accents on the feet and trunk, give each piece a lifelike, ceremonial elegance. Perfect as a decorative centerpiece, these fabulous figurines symbolize wisdom, strength and good fortune.

Representing India's mystical side, this mother elephant and her calves roam into the unknown. Master woodworker Ashish Mehta leverages his lifetime of experience crafting this wonderfully complex sculpture with profound details, concealing an additional elephant calf inside the mother's intricate jali-pattern body. Ashish has dedicated his life to shaping wood into imaginative figures that help him find light in the darkness, since losing his father at a young age.

Sacred beauty flows through every carved contour of this stunning ebony sculpture where Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, sits in timeless tranquility upon her detailed pedestal. This exceptional figurine by India's Motilal and Ayush showcases meticulously crafted ornaments adorning her form and blessing symbols gracefully positioned in her palms, all sheltered beneath an intricate arch alive with flowing vine and floral jali patterns that celebrate divine feminine power.