Mortar & Pestle Palewa Stone with scratch design
$15.95
Product ID: #4K0007
Mortar & Pestle Palewa Stone with scratch design
Dimensions: 8.5cm x 9cm
Stone carving in India has along tradition and a famous example that still inspires artisans today is the amazing Taj Mahal in Agra. Stones, such as white marble, black palewa, mottled gorara soapstone and sandstone are intricately carved, perforated (jali), coloured and even inlayed with semi precious stones and mother of pearls.
The artisans know how to bring the intrinsic beauty, shine and strength of each stone to the fore to be admired.
Country
India
India
