{"product_id":"hand-carved-elephant-hooks-with-banarasi-woodwork-set-of-2","title":"Hand-Carved Elephant Hooks with Banarasi Woodwork (Set of 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese delightful wall hooks are perfect for your towels, accessories, coats, or just about anything you need to hang up. They make great conversation pieces too! These pieces are carefully handcrafted by the artisans of Varanasi using a 2000 year old craft form. Support this glorious art form and contribute to the livelihoods of these talented artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we like them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese delicately handcarved hooks make a gorgeous addition to your decor, fitting in nicely with both ethnic and modern interiors. We also love that they help revive a small part of Indian culture, and support our country's artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWooden elephantshaped hooks hand carved by Banarasi artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: Wooden Elephant Hook (Set of 2)\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 11.5cm x 14cm x 14cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 260gms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe art of Banarasi wooden toys has been passed on from generation to generation by a community of skilled craftsmen. This craft of toymaking in Banaras is said to be older than the city itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor generations, the Banarasi artisans made toys like the spinning top (called Lattu in Hindi), rattles, dolls, and kabja boxes and sindoora for women to store their jewellery and kumkum. But in the modern age, the demand for such things began to die out, and with it this style of craftsmanship. Today, Lattu works with these artisans to understand their needs, their working style, their tools and techniques; and without changing much, helps them to make products that are more suited to the contemporary markets and lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy choosing this product, you are making the important choice to preserve this beautiful 2000yearold art form, and provide a good income and an improved quality of life to these skilled artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lattu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22977647181909,"sku":"157121","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/4427\/7845\/products\/Elephant-Hook-Lattu-2.jpg?v=1571718524","url":"https:\/\/tbistage.myshopify.com\/products\/hand-carved-elephant-hooks-with-banarasi-woodwork-set-of-2","provider":"tbistage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}