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Cream Stole from Kashmir with Hand-Embroidered Multicolor flowers All-Over

If you are a lover of ethnic fashion, your wardrobe is not quite complete without Kashmiri woollens. Not only are these shawls made from the finest-quality wool in the world, the rich embroidery they come with are endemic to the region in terms of technique and motifs. The one you see on this page is a quintessentially Kashmiri number. A solid pristine foundation, check. Dense embroidery finished entirely by hand, check. Motifs of flowers found in abundance in the valley, check.

Note the signature colour palette of this shawl. Tints of warm pastels such as orange and mauve and red, of flowers gathered in bunches of three across the field of the shawl. The flowers are interspersed with vines of the most beauteous colours - soft red blooms, mauve and orange blossoms in multiple shades and tints, and a profusion of green and brown tendrils. A shawl as exquisite as this is just the thing to layer over your choicest Indian sarees and suits.

Perch Parrot With Richly Detailed Plumage

The temples of the South are known for their magnificence. They are usually the tallest structures in their respective vicinity, richly carved with images that capture the imagination of the devoted. A whole genre of contemporary sculptural art in India is devoted to replicating the images that grace the exterior of these ancient temples. These images surround the central deity of the temple in question and could be found anywhere from just outside the garbhagrha (housing the central deity) to the spire of the temple itself.

The visual of pastel-coloured wood is a very Southern thing in Indian art. Zoom in on the skilful serrations of the parrot’s richly detailed plumage and the stylised lotus pedestal it is perched on. An example of temple-style architecture, it is probably inspired by a decorative edge of the cornice at some ancient temple. The stance is like it is watching over the devotees that step in and out of the temple of their lord or Devi.

The protrusion of the breast is at a sharp angle to the curve of the neck, adding an impression of the dynamic to this work. Note the gracious silhouette of its wings in motion, the restful state of its tail, and the half-open beak that is indicative of the creature’s level of engagement with the object before it.

Amber Crown Pendant

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The pendant is squarish with rounded edges. Encasing it is sterling silver that entwines at the top into circular weaves, representing balance; the birth and result of life. The amber is further crowned with a larger half-moon frame on both sides, weaving into two larger swirls. In the middle of the amber pendant is a flower emblem, serving as a reminder to, and representation of the wearer's youthfulness, curiosity, and tenacity in life.

The jewelry has a certain heft to it and does not feel cheap. Yet, it does not weigh down heavily on the wearer causing discomfort. Great as a gift for your loved one to show appreciation to them for all that they have done. This beautiful piece is sourced and brought to you by Exotic India Art. Only available here, while stocks last."

The Serenity of Devi Durga

Devi Durga is a rare confluence. She has the traditional iconography of the fair Hindu Devi, coupled with a wrathful personality. While She is associated with great ferocity and invincibility, this marble composition depicts the serene solitary side of Lord Shiva’s wife. She is simhavahini (simha is Sanskrit for lion, vahini for rider), seated in lalitasana on the back of Her roaring steed, who looks ready to pounce on the first asura in sight. Her weapons are intact in seven of Her eight arms (She is ashtabhujadhari, or eight-armed, Devi), but the right anterior hand is raised in blessing over Her devotees. Note the precision and attention to detail with which the fingers and toes have been carved by the artisan.

She is clad in a peach sari draped in contemporary North Indian style, over a pastel green blouse. Gold necklaces descend from Her long neck, and gather over the kamarband clasped around Her small waist. The crown on Her gentle head is studded with the finest rubies and emeralds, from the rim of which cascades dense black tresses. A dual-rim halo with jagged bits of gold could be seen around Her crowned head. She looks over Her devotees with Her large, long-lashed eyes. A composure of supreme grace and benevolence characterises Her countenance.

Amethyst Pendant

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Made of sterling silver and amethyst, this pendant measures at 1.5 inch in height, and 1 inch in width. Weighing 11 grams, it is neither too heavy nor light. At the perfect weight, this statement jewelry brings elegance and grace to the wearer. The pendant is moulded into an inverted tear-drop shape, with the purple amethyst encrusted as the centrepiece. Amethyst is known for its healing properties, and the natural calming effects to soothe and dispel mood swings, rage, fear and anxiety. On the borders of the amethyst, are layers of repeated circular and triangular motifs, tracing the shape of the pendant.

At the very heart of Exotic India Art is the desire and determination to provide our customers with the best jewelry in quality and design at affordable prices. We know how the extra touch of a jewelry on an outfit can instantly change the look and aura. Whether it is adding more glamour, fun, colour or elegance, Exotic India Art is very well in tuned with the latest trends and what our customer wants. Each piece is brought to you with extra care and effort. Only available in limited pieces, while stocks last. Pamper yourself because you can.

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Creating Her Own Raga for a Thunderous Night

A beige-complexioned woman with lovely features and henna-colored hair is painted with amazing brush strokes, depicting the lass in a lapis blue chest length choli, coupled with her dusty amber and a spotted lehenga that contrast with her sequined scarlet-red waistband that droops down the lehenga. Her translucent sparkling dupatta fails to cover her beautiful hair as she closes her almond eyes with the remarkable raag that she plays from her coin gray and golden sitar, by the riverside, making the birds entranced in her tune, while they sit on the sitar's kunti.

The lady is adorned with fire gold bangles and exquisite armbands. Her hair is ornamented with a crystal maang tikka, along with a matha patti that skillfully drapes down her hair. Her sleek Greek nose is pierced with a beautiful nose ring and her protruding ears are blessed with splendid moonstone drop earrings. The long neck is amazingly portrayed as a hub of jewels with alluring pearl choker necklace and an entrancing layered crystal beaded opera. Her fingertips are illustrated with henna and her graceful feet are embellished with glittery anklets which are a pleasure to watch.

Bright red apples and lime colored bananas sit on a gold painted plate that is accompanied with a bulgy golden water vessel and a saucer. Her backdrop is carved with great handiwork, to show a thunderous night, with lotus blooming in the river as the lush drees are engulfed in darkness. Lightning bolts are beautifully captured, alongside the high brown mountains, yet depicting all the birds and ducks to be bewitched in the lady's music.

An aura of peace prevails, depicting a strong connection with nature. The onlookers are even lost in the mystique music of the elegant sitar, making it a secretive yet entrancing moment between them and the divine art.

Silver-Gray Long Jacket from Kashmir with Floral Aari Embroidery by Hand

If you are a lover of ethnic fashion, then you need to have a sample or two of Kashmir’s gorgeous textile produce. For those of us for whom shawls and sarees would be too heavy to be worn frequently, a statement jacket such as the one you see on this page would be a great pick. It is a long, button-down number, the colour of silver that meets the eye deep under the waters of a Kashmiri lake. From the high, close-fitting collar to the hemline that grazes the knees, this jacket has a silhouette that is straight-cut and relaxed.

The most statement-making aspect of this jacket are the panels of embroidery along the edges. Superimposed on the fine silken fabric is a complex network of crewelwork. Known as ari in the local language, it is a technique of embroidery that is endemic to the snow-clad valley. Zoom in on the same to appreciate the superb precision of the work and the complexity of the finish. Done in cool pastel tones such as greens, greys, and blues, this embroidered jacket is sure to turn heads no matter the occasion.

5" The Blue-Robed Bhaishajyaguru In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

A little-known form of the Buddha, the Bhaishajyaguru is the medicine-man of Tibetan folklore. A healing monk, His iconography is identical to that of the traditional, more popular Dhyani Buddha, with the exception of some elements. From a wide-topped lotus pedestal to accommodate the signature Padmasana, to the contemplative countenance of the Shakyamuni, visualisation of the Bhaishajyaguru is in itself a healing process.

Om Mani Padme Hum

Avalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva embodying compassion go all Buddhas. A bodhisattva is a person who is well on his way to becoming a Buddha or the enlightened one. Avalokiteśvara is depicted either male or female and may appear in various forms. One such form of the Avalokiteśvara is the four-armed Shadakshari form who is most notably associated with the Om mani padme hum. This six-syllable mantra is known to be condensed teaching of Buddhism.

This Om Manu Padme Hun bracelet is a good piece that showcases the Buddhist mantra. The first syllable, the Om, is the most widely used and holiest sound in all of Indian traditions and religions. In Buddhism, it also means being in touch with the totality of existence or consciousness. It is followed by the words mani (which means jewel), then padme (or the lotus flower), and finally, hum (indivisibility or enlightenment). The bracelet gracefully crafted the mantra with sterling silver for the characters and the band itself. This is a good piece to wear for people on the lookout for a friendly reminder to live honorably and seek enlightenment just as how bracelets are also broadly used in Buddhism as a symbol of faith and as a means to perform prayers, mantras, or rituals.

This Om Mani Padme Hum silver bangle can easily integrate into one’s daily life. The mani or the jewel symbolizes the ability of people who live by the mantra to remove poverty and difficulties through a person's altruistic mind. Padme means lotus, a flower widely regarded as a symbol of purity for being able to survive with its purity even when living in murky water—a purity in emptiness is to be desired. The hum is another loaded interjection, an ending to a mantra that could lead the way to spiritual liberation.

Devi White Tara, The Princess-Bodhisattva

“Here, no man, no woman,/No I, no individual, no categories./“Man” or “Woman” are only denominations/created by confusions of perverse minds/in this world.” This is what the princess of an ancient land, named the land of numerous colours, had to say to the monks and scholars of her day. She was a Bodhisattva and had been prevailed upon to pray to the Buddha for a male rebirth. She vowed to be nothing but woman - maternal - no matter the birth in question; thus emerged the Devi Tara (White Tara).

In Her form as White Tara, the Tibetan Buddhist Devi has risen from the heart of Lord Avalokiteshvara. It is with Him that She resides in Mount Potala. In this gorgeously coloured thangka, She is seated on a fiery red lotus, Her robes of gold and scarlet almost blending in with Her large sun-like aureole. In Her mandala are the five dhyani Buddhas and, of course, Lord Avalokiteshvara and Lord Maitreya.

The Devi Herself has the supple body of a pristine lotus. Her feet are gathered in the perfect padmasana, and Her long maternal torso is revealed to the gaze of the devotee but for the sashes that float about Her. In Her left hand She delicately holds a long golden vine with a blue lotus blooming at the tip. Note how the solid gold kundalas on Her earlobes lie against the jet black of Her fine tresses, making for a beauteous contrast of colour and texture.