Feature
●Size: 1.5" H x 3.1" W x 3.1" D
●Authentic: an original NOVICA artisan handcrafted fair trade product.
●NOVICA CERTIFIED: Includes an official NOVICA Card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
●Exceptional Artisan Quality by Fida Hussain - crafted with care to be treasured for years to come.
●Product info: Papier mache
Description
NOVICA Handmade Gold Black Papier Mache Decorative Box from India
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NOVICA Papier Mache BoxBy Indian artisan Fida Hussain, this petite and lovely box is crafted from papier mache. Beautifully hand-painted leaf and dot motifs in gold adorn a black base. |
Handmade Decorative Box
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Artisan Crafted Gold Black BoxThis papier mache box carving truly makes boxes one-of-a-kind work of art. You can keep accessories in it. Along with that, the box can also be gifted to your loved ones on a variety of occasions and festivals. |
Meet The Artist Behind The Masterpiece
Fida Hussain
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.
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About this item: Designed by Indian artisan Fida Hussain, this lovely round box is crafted from papier mache. Beautifully hand-painted leaf and dot motifs in gold adorn a black base. Hand-crafted item color, size, and/or motif may vary slightly
About our Artist: My name is Fida Hussain, and I was born and raised in the beautiful valley of Srinagar, Kashmir. My father is a papier mache craftsman a family tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation. I grew up watching my father create beautiful things. When I left school I decided to join my father full time. We occasionally make intricate pieces, but when the customers are not ready to pay, we have to go with the flow. I want to promote the beauty of this papier mache craft. When my father was alone, the way to sell his products was through local stores in Srinagar but since Ive joined him, we have also started participating in government sponsored exhibitions, and we also have started supplying government emporiums and cottage industries. My two elder brothers are also actively working with my father.
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