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Shravan is a mythological character from Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic. His parents were hermits. Having aged, they, therefore, wanted him to take them to the forty places of pilgrimage. It is a typical Hindu belief that a pilgrimage to the various shrines and holy places, undertaken in old age, purifies the soul.
Without the means for any transport, he decided to put each of his parents in a basket and tie it to the end of a bamboo pole, which he would shoulder while on their pilgrimage.
Shravan, at Nirantharaa, is our creation to give life to this mythologically significant character and imbibe a social message. The wooden bowls delicately placed on the shoulders of Shravan, a Dokra figurine, are made of Channapatna craft .
The wooden bowls delicately placed on the shoulders on ‘shravan’ are made in the rich traditional craft form of Channapatna. Channapatna is a small town between Bangalore and Mysore that is devoted to the art of
toy-making. It is an old tradition that has survived many generations. This craft of toy-making at Channapatna dates back to the 18th century.
| Dimensions | 17.5 × 10.5 cm |
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Nirantharaa is a collective that uses modern design and ancient Indian craft to create contemporary products for the urban art lover, while giving local artisan communities the support they need. We work with craftsmen across the country to take classic Indian heritage into the future.
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