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NOVICA Hand Carved Jali-Style Ebony Wood Long Pendant Necklace, 24.5" 'Mughal Enchantress Medallion'
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About NOVICA Hand Carved Jali-Style Ebony Wood Long
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we'll do everything we possibly can to ensure you're a happy customer. About this item: Chander Kant transforms the beauty of ebony into a necklace of natural elegance. He intricately carves the medallion by hand, featuring a florid mosaic underscored by the legendary Indian openwork style called jali. Natural wood - Wood grain and color can vary slightly. Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood. Necklace is 3mm wide 24.5" long and has no clasp. It is made to slip over the head. Pendant measures 1.8" by 1.8".About our Artist: I learned my craft from my father. As I child I used to watch my dad and uncle craft beautiful sculptures. Everyone used to work at home together, and it was fun to see! Ours is a joined family and we grew up with a strong bond. All my relatives are involved in carving, and I joined them after finishing 10th standard grade at school. My father, grandfather, and my uncle are recipients of the National Award for Excellence in handcrafted products. My father's Award was actually for his ivory carvings - what exquisite pieces of art he used to make! However when the government banned the trade of ivory in 1991, my father had to hand over all the work he made to the government. Being the skilled master carver that he was, he easily transitioned to wood. He used to tell me that carving ivory was more tedious than wood carving. Carving has been a family tradition passed on from one generation to another. Dad taught me at the family workshop, but formally speaking, my grandfather was my teacher. That is because in 1990 the Indian government started a year-long training skill program for young artisans, and my grandfather was the trainer there. It was great learning...
