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About this item: Hoping to preserve the artistic legacy handed down from his father, Fida Hussain crafts this petite box from weeping willow wood. The Indian artisan coves it with papier mache, and then sands and paints it carefully in exquisite detail. The red and gold heart-shaped box features a chinar leaf motif and a velvet lining to store small treasures.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
About our Artist: I was born and raised in the beautiful valley of Srinagar, Kashmir, which for me is the coolest place on earth. Unfortunately, during the early 1990s, our state was engulfed with violence and to witness it was perhaps one of the worst moments of my life. I had to cut short my studies as it was difficult to leave our homes, schools were closed and, for days, we would stay indoors fearing an attack. It gives me a chill to recall those times. But as they say, life goes on and so it did for us too!On a brighter side, my father is a papier mache craftsman - a family tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation. I grew up watching him create beautiful things. When I left school I decided to join my father full time. There already were artisans whom hed taught working with him.Back in those days, I remember seeing such intricately hand-painted fine quality decorations on the papier mache items, which I dont see any more. Since customers are not ready to pay the price it deserves, artisans no longer make such intricate pieces. Its a pity, because after putting in their time and dedication if they dont get their due, they must resort to easier styles to make them more affordable.We do occasionally...