Small Nandi – Hand-painted Wooden Sculpture White ruby emerald kemp earrings watchful protection feels appropriate

watchful protection feels appropriate

this one is painted to look like it has already lived through decades of quiet devotion

this is a way to bring that same warmth into a completely functional

Lakshmi is hand-painted as a standalone piece and fixed onto the board

The richness of its palette and the heritage behind its motif make this tissue box a fitting centrepiece for a dining table or living room console

Small Nandi – Hand-painted Wooden Sculpture White ruby emerald kemp earrings watchful protection feels appropriateSome Nandi sculptures are painted to look freshly consecrated; this one is painted to look like it has already lived through decades of quiet devotion. The body is washed in a soft, whitewashed blush, the way old temple stone looks after years of turmeric, sandal paste, and morning light. Gold detailing traces the collar and the folded saddle cloth, and the whole piece sits on a warm tan base, giving it the feel of an heirloom rather than a new