Soapstone Utility Box
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Introduce a touch of elegance with this handcrafted soapstone box. Adorned with intricate leaf motifs, it exudes versatility. Ideal for storing jewellery or trinkets, its compact design fits perfectly on dressers or nightstands while adding rustic charm.
100% Handmade
Made in India
Cash on delivery
5 days return
Product Details
- SKU Code: HD_SN_00685_WH
- Art Type : Stone Art
- Material : Soapstone
- Dimensions : Length-7cms, Width-7cms, Height-7cms
- Design : Leaf
- Color : White
- Default Title Weight: 250 gms
- Category : Decor
- Sub-category : Home Decor
- Packaging Content : Soapstone Utility Box X 1
- Country of Origin : India
Features
- Hand-Carved: Each box is expertly crafted by skilled artisans, making it a truly unique piece.
- Premium Soapstone: Made from durable and long-lasting soapstone, this box combines practicality with style.
- Intricate Leaf Motifs: Decorated with exquisite patterns inspired by traditional Indian art, this box is a genuine masterpiece.
- Versatile Storage: Perfect for storing a range of items, including jewellery, trinkets, or small keepsakes.
- Rustic Elegance: The natural colour and texture of the soapstone bring a rustic and earthy charm to your home.
Preserving Cultural Tradition
Agra stone art and craft have their roots in the Mughal Empire. Artists were brought to India to create grand monuments, blending Indian and Islamic styles. This fusion led to iconic monuments like the Taj Mahal, renowned for its intricate marble inlay work using semi-precious stones. As monumental construction declined, many artisans shifted to making smaller stone objects. Today, Agra stone art thrives, combining traditional methods with modern designs, preserving the city’s rich cultural heritage and importance in Indian craftsmanship.
Manufacturing Process
- Extraction: Raw soapstone is manually extracted from surface quarries, making it easy to mine by hand.
- Cutting and Hardening: The extracted stone is cut into manageable pieces while moist, then dried in the sun to harden for crafting.
- Rough Shaping: Soapstone blocks are shaped into the primary form, revealing natural hues and patterns.
- Precision Carving: Skilled artisans refine the shape through detailed carving, followed by sanding for a smooth finish.
- Dyeing and Etching: Carved soapstone is dyed with natural pigments and etched with designs to showcase its natural color.
- Final Polishing and Inspection: The piece is polished with natural wax, inspected for quality, and packaged without plastic, resulting in unique, handcrafted art.
Note
- Each product may feature slight variations in color or craftsmanship, which adds to its uniqueness and beauty.
- Images may differ from the actual product in form and color due to variations in screen resolutions and device settings.
- Just wash with soap and water or wipe clean with a dry cotton cloth.
