Mahadev, an alternative name for Lord Shiva, inspires the marvelous design of this handcrafted journal from India. Presented by Asha Prabha, the item comes with more than 72 handmade paper pages, a cotton binding and a printed cardboard cover for a unique style. On top of that, it features an elastic string and a coconut shell button, making it easy to store.

S9

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 7.0" H x 5.0" W x 1.0" D
• Weight: 0.649
• Color: Black
• Material: Handmade paper, cardboard, cotton binding, coconut shell button, elastic string
• Made in India

Story Behind the art:
I was born in 1948 to a conservative family in Delhi. It was necessary for a girl to know cooking, stitching and embroidery apart from all the other household chores. Necessity became passion, and I started teaching sewing and embroidery to younger generations, including my two daughters.

When my husband shifted our residence to a village far from the city, I found myself teaching stitching and embroidery to new admirers — my neighbors. I started teaching them free of cost.

I began with dresses and slowly moved to home décor and utilitarian designs like cushion covers, floor mats, handbags, belts, and more. As the number of students grew, so did the demand for our work. Our first customers were our many relatives and friends, then gradually we began offering our designs to shops.

Little by little, I found I was no longer only a homemaker but also a working woman with seven to nine ladies assisting me. My main concentration has always been on quality.

I am very much excited to work with you, as I think your concept is unique and I'm excited to be able to sell our designs directly to people overseas.

The handmade 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.

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