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Add a touch of India to your decor with this Elephant Fertility soapstone carving.
The Story Behind the Product
35 year old Fahim Khan has been shaping stone into exquisite design since he was a 12 years old. His father was a government employee, so Khan had to learn the craft from other craftsmen. In Agra, where Khan lives, the primary crafts are leatherworking and stone working. Khan choose to work on stone and now makes soapstone chess-sets as well as many other decorative and utilitarian items, including candle-holders, Taj Mahal replicas and more. He says it takes over 15 days to carve a full set of chess pieces and ready the board. The final product sells for over 1300 rupees in the market. Ansari supports his large family; including his parents, his wife, and four sons.
WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Dimensions:
- 3 in. H x 2 in. W x 2 in. L
- Materials:
- Soapstone
- Model No:
- ELE125
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Customer Reviews
lovely piece, great detail. Mine is not all one color, but the variation makes it seem more unique.i'm thinking about buying more. they seem like a perfect gift to give someone just for the sake of giving.
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I am very satisfied with my piece, great craftsmenship! I would recommend the product to anyone
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My very pregnant daughter was in tears when she opened her gift. She loved the elephant and baby!
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I got this as a gift for my best friend. The carving is very beautiful, but I was surprised at how easily the foot broke off of the elephant. As we were unwrapping it from the bubble wrap and brown paper that it shipped in, the right, front foot just broke right off. :( I was so sad. You would think that "stone" would be a little more durable.
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The elephant in the inside was loss. It was made ok but not like others that I have purchase for lots less. Did not like the quility on it.
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