Handcarved Wooden Plate – Tara I
Made in small batches, each piece handcarved and individually finished. New works emerge as the studio practice evolves.
₹4,500.00 Inclusive of 12% GST
1 in stock
Description
About this piece
The star guided the merchant home. But it was the Kharwa navigator who knew the stars by name, reading the night sky from the open deck, steering the dhow from port to port across open water while the merchant slept below. The merchant carried the goods. The Kharwa carried the voyage. The Tara carving draws from the star forms found across the architectural and decorative vocabulary of merchant Kutch, sharp pointed rays emerging from a central core, a pattern of orientation and return. Handcarved from a single piece of teak by local artisans in collaboration with the House of Kutch studio. Each piece carries its own grain, depth, and surface character.
Attribution
Carved by
Local artisans in collaboration with House of Kutch Studio, Bhuj
Material
Single-piece teak wood with handcarved detailing, finished with a natural oil and wax polish.
Dimensions
Approx. 18cm diameter, suited for a shelf, a side table, or as part of a curated display.
More Information
Care
Keep away from direct moisture and prolonged sunlight. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid water, chemicals, or abrasive cleaners.
Handmade Nature & Variations
Each plate is individually handcarved, resulting in subtle variations in wood grain, carving depth, tone, and finish that are part of its character. Actual colours and textures may vary slightly due to lighting and screen displays.
Delivered as Heritage Should Be
Your plate arrives wrapped in natural kala cotton, a textile tradition rooted in the same Kutch it was made in. Nestled within a hand block-printed Ajrakh pouch, it travels with the quiet richness of two craft traditions holding a third. A laser engraved teak story card accompanies each plate, carrying the name, the story, and the world the carving comes from, in the same material as the plate itself.
Packed with care from our studio in Pragmahal, Bhuj, Kutch.
If you have questions about this piece before purchasing, write to us at orders@hokutch.com, we are happy to share more.
Returns & Transit
As each piece is handcrafted and individually finished, we do not accept returns.
We strongly recommend recording an unboxing video when your order arrives. Should any transit damage occur, this footage is invaluable , it allows us to coordinate effectively with our delivery partners and resolve the matter on your behalf.
In the event of damage, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery at orders@hokutch.com with your unboxing video and supporting photographs. We will take it from there.
