candle holders
set of 2 soapstone fig leaf candleholders india
this handmade creation is offered in partnership with novica in association with national geographic . br br a symbol of optimism and of life itself fig leaves grace a pair of candleholders for the romantic glow of tea lights . gulam rasool is a master at indias traditional jali or openwork carving as he crafts the pair of candleholders in natural soapstone . br br b product features b ul li total number of included candles two li li colors brown li li materials soapstone li li dimensions of each candleholder 2.4 inches high x 3.2 inches diameter li li dimensions of each candle 0.6 inches high x 1.6 inches diameter li ul br b story behind the art b br gulam rasool comes from a family with a long relationship with the art of sculpting marble . i became interested in this rich work and started helping my father in his work . he was honored with the state award for excellence in marble sculpting in 1979 . after working with my father for a long time i ventured out on my own . i experimented with different designs and gave a new dimension to the traditional styles . i have been honored with a state award for excellence in marble handicrafts . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . i br br i imported i br br please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information . you should expect to receive this item within 15 business days . br