EST. INDIA
HUMAN TIME,
PRESERVED.
OBJECTS OF PATIENCE
Hands remember what machines forget.
Pressure. Heat. Resistance.
Craft is not flawlessness. It is evidence.
If no trace remains, nothing was made.
We do not sell objects.
We preserve the mark.
If no trace remains, nothing was made.
We do not sell objects.
We preserve the mark.
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A compact view of the crafts and categories held within Hands of Craft.
BLACK POTTERY
Obsidian Forms
Fired through smoke and finished by hand, these black pottery forms preserve material depth, softened light, and the disciplined irregularity of true craft.
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PITHORA ART
Sacred Story Panels
Painted through traditional methods and natural pigments, Pithora artworks transform ritual imagery into vibrant narrative compositions.
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GOND ART
Patterned Life
Traditional Gond paintings weave animals, plants, and movement into patterned surfaces that reflect a deep relationship with the natural world.
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POOLA WOOD CARVING
Carved Relief
Crafted from fine-grained Poola wood, these carvings reveal layered floral patterns and geometric forms shaped through traditional hand tools.
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Hand Crafted Black Pottery
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Ananta Shayana Panel -Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh
Regular price Rs. 125,000.00Regular price -
Antelope and the Young Deer - Hand Painted Pithora art from Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat
Regular price Rs. 55,000.00Regular price -
Ashta Lakshmi Mandala - Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh
Regular price Rs. 116,000.00Regular price -
Astalakshmi Wheel Wall Panel in Poola Wood – Hand Carved Temple Sculpture from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh
Regular price Rs. 220,000.00Regular price -
Belly Form Black Pottery Cup – Handcrafted | Azamgarh Terracotta Art
Regular price Rs. 1,500.00Regular price -
Bird That Carries the Village - Hand Painted Pithora art from Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat
Regular price Rs. 32,000.00Regular price -
Birds Beneath the Forest Tree — Hand Painted Gond Art from Madhya Pradesh
Regular price Rs. 25,000.00Regular price -
Birdsong Beneath the Living Tree - Traditional Pithora Art from Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat
Regular price Rs. 44,000.00Regular price -
Black Pottery Goblet Cup – Handcrafted Clay Chalice | Azamgarh Terracotta Art
Regular price Rs. 1,500.00Regular priceRs. 1,800.00Sale price Rs. 1,500.00Sale -
Chatra Ganapati Pratima - Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh
Regular price Rs. 39,000.00Regular price -
Classic Black Pottery Mug – Handcrafted Clay Coffee Cup | Azamgarh Terracotta Art
Regular price Rs. 1,800.00Regular priceRs. 2,500.00Sale price Rs. 1,800.00Sale -
Curled Tiger — Hand Painted Gond Art from Madhya Pradesh
Regular price Rs. 37,000.00Regular price -
Dasavatara Gopuram Lintel - Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh
Regular price Rs. 57,000.00Regular price -
Dashavatara Aṣṭalakshmi Sabha Panel - Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh
Regular price Rs. 312,000.00Regular price -
Deer Beneath the Speaking Tree - Hand Painted Pithora art from Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat
Regular price Rs. 79,000.00Regular price
Clarifications
What makes your objects different?
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Every piece carries visible human effort. We do not remove irregularities to simulate perfection. What you receive retains the trace of its making.
Are these entirely handmade?
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Yes. Black pottery is smoke-fired and hand-burnished. Rugs are woven on handlooms. No industrial finishing processes are applied to standardize appearance.
Why do pieces vary slightly?
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Variation is evidence. Material responds differently to flame, tension, and hand pressure. Each deviation confirms authenticity rather than defect.
How should these objects be cared for?
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Pottery should be handled with dry hands and kept away from prolonged moisture. Rugs should be rotated periodically and cleaned gently without chemical harshness.
Do you produce in large quantities?
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No. Production follows artisan capacity, not demand spikes. Each batch is documented and released with restraint.