Wood chest of drawers, &#39;Celestial Love&#39; (medium)

torsdag 13 oktober 2011

Wood chest of drawers, 'Celestial Love' (medium)

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Enamored, the crescent moon gazes lovingly at the sun while stars look on approvingly. Dilip Kumar creates a scene of celestial love on this chest of drawers. Crafted of mango wood and painted by hand, the beautiful piece houses personal treasures. Artisan Info: "Hello, my name is Dilip Kumar and I come from a small town in Rajasthan. I finished my studies through the 12th grade, then got involved with my father, who works in wooden handicrafts. He inherited the enterprise from his parents. Because my father was alone, I had no choice but to help him. "For me it was not too difficult to adjust or catch up with my father. My occasional assistance during holidays from school had interested me in learning about his art. I became fully involved with my father in 2000. "Rajasthan is a colorful state with a long artistic tradition, and this is what we try to incorporate into our products. The region owes its rich artistic skill to the Mughal empire that dominated northern India for centuries. We have tried to capture the richness and finery of Mughal art in our designs. "Our products have been exhibited throughout India. I am glad to be introduced to Novica, as I am sure our designs will be internationally recognized." ...Read more