Novica Artisan Handblown Marble Coasters White Indian With Holder Tableware Barware Floral 'White Agra Lily'
Description
Masterfully carving white marble from Agra, Gulam Rasool creates a set of six beautiful durable coasters. He works in the traditional jali or cutout technique, bringing lightness and grace to each premium drinkware protector piece. They arrive with a decorative holder to store them when not in use. Product Features Dimension :Each: 0.2" H x 3"" W x 3"" D Weight:1.1 lbs Color: White Material: Marble Hand-crafted item -- color, size, and/or motif may vary slightly Country of Origin: India The story behind the art : Hello. My name is Gulam Rasool and I was born in the year 1940. My city is so rich in traditional marble sculpting that anyone visiting would never get enough of the exotic beauty and artistic work of the people here. I belong to a family that has a long relationship with the art of sculpting marble. I became interested in this rich work and started helping my father in his work. My father was an expert in marble sculpting and jali (openwork). He was honored with the state award for excellence in marble sculpting in 1979. I learned a lot from him and chose to follow his path. After working with my father for a long time, I ventured out on my own. I experimented with different designs and gave a new dimension to the traditional styles. At that time, there were very few tourists coming to India and all we got from a hard day's work were a few bucks from selling souvenir items made of soapstone. Over the years, however, things have changed as far as our work's popularity is concerned. More and more tourists come to India to learn about our exquisite art. And this has helped artisans a lot. After years of hard work, I was honored with a state award for excellence in marble handicrafts. Today, I am proud to mention that I have earned a name for myself in the art of jali work. The opportunity to work with Novica is unique and I am delighted to be associated with them. Now I can show my work to the world. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size, and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported"
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