The beautiful chained bell depicts Lord Ganesha and Saraswati in a most refine and detail manner. Such Brass Bells are common feature in almost all Hindu temples. Ringing the bells mark an auspicious entry into the temple. Such bells are hung at the entrance of most of the Hindu temples. In fact, these bells constitute an essential part of the temple architecture. The sound of such bells is considered auspicious by the devotees.
The marvelous patchwork designs in the wall hanging have made it a collector’s choice with some amazing mirror works and beautiful beads and sequins. The craft of patchwork has been passed on from generations and is still practiced by the natives of Gujarat and other North West Indian states. Green and blue colours have created a vibrant impression in the patchwork. This handmade wall hanging has some beautiful patchwork depicting colorful and traditional motifs and patterns and is an ideal home furnishing product.
The cryptic beauty of the dead night when the entire city falls asleep is a fitting respect to the rich tradition of patchwork in Gujarat. Green, red, blue, maroon, all colours have been beautifully made use of to yield a royal treatment to the wall hanging. Dazzling mirrorworks plus some sparkling sequins and beadworks have been appliquéd with some floral motifs. Indeed the patchwork is a paradigm of beauty
Assemblage of variegated colours and the use of geometric motifs have made the wall hanging a very beautiful piece of art. Pink, gray, black, yellow colours are used in a beautiful mixture and the tapestry has yielded a refine appearance that is a solace for the suffering souls.
Some spectacular bead works have been nicely reflected in the amazing Gujarati Patch work. Gujarati patchwork has been the hallmark of the rich traditions of wall hanging in the State where women weave dreams in cotton with their inborn skills. A number of beautiful and variegated dress designs have been nicely put together to yield an amazing effect in the Gujarati patchwork. The borders of the wall hanging are painted green.
The ten incarnations of Vishnu have been nicely executed in the hanging bell with some sparkling characteristics of brass sculpture. Hanging bells are common feature in every Hindu temple and these are hung at the entrance of the temple. It is a ritual for the disciples whosoever pays a visit to the temple to ring the bell. The bell reflects some delicate carvings on it apart from carving out ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, viz., Matsya (Fish), Kurma (Tortoise), Varaha (Boar), Narasimha, Vamana, Parasurama, Ram, Krishna, Buddha, Kalki. The long chain also reflects greater degree of smoothness.
The temple peacock bell is being given a detail and graceful treatment by the sculptor. The figure of the peacock is being nicely sculpted out of brass wit some beautiful carvings on it. Such kind of bells decorates every Hindu temple and once a visitor steps into the temple he is to ring the bell.
Working with beadwork, sequins and glittering zari threads on cotton patchwork, the artist has created floral image on the Gujarati textile work. The artist conjures fields of jade and emerald that host intricate motifs in glittering zari embroidery. Enhanced with patchwork, shiny flecks and beautiful beadwork, this splendid wall hanging exemplifies Gujarati textile art.
The beautiful wooden book stand reveals a greater degree of gracefulness and smoothness. The bookstand with some beautiful designs on it is used for keeping religious scriptures in almost all households. Such book stands with holy religious books are quite common in the temples in India.
The beautiful marble painting of Ganapati reveals artistic excellence and fine treatment of the object. Painted on marble it reveals a greater sense of aesthetic beauty. A rare sense of gracefulness and an accomplishment is evident in the painting. A splendid application of water colour and 22 karat gold has made the piece a rare one. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism has been shown with his two hands holding lotus flowers and with his two other hands he is shown composing the Mahabharata that Vyas dictated to him.
A number of light colours have been beautifully portrayed in the wall hanging with some sparkling embroidery works. Bathed in golden light, each patch segment is lavishly embroidered. Sequins and beadwork embellish the Gujarati textile. The background features an elaborate patchwork composition that is accented with shiny beads and sequins. The mirror works in the wall hanging has given rise to some sparkling effect in the work.
