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Hand-Painted Papier Mache Turtle Decorative Box from India, "Happy Turtle"

Name: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Turtle Decorative Box from India, 'Happy Turtle'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 308970
Price: 29.18 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (63 reviews)

Product ID: 308970

by Fida Hussain (63)

Steadfast and persistent, a happy turtle is handcrafted of papier mache, the spots on his shell and designs on his body painted by hand with a rustic... more

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Steadfast and persistent, a happy turtle is handcrafted of papier mache, the spots on his shell and designs on his body painted by hand with a rustic aesthetic. Fida Hussain crafts this decorative box from India, carrying on his family tradition of handicrafts.

0.12 kgs
0.3 lbs

6 cm H x 15.5 cm W x 9 cm D
2.4" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

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Papier mache
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 308970

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Fida Hussain

India

Papier mache

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Nancy

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Jan 07, 2021

“Colorful Turtle”

This was an exceptional artistic piece that I enjoyed giving as a gift.

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Karen

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Jul 10, 2020

“Very cute turtle”

I could not help buying the Happy Turtle! He is so cute. Also very beautifully made. Thank you!

Decoration, small storage box

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Ann

From Waynesboro, Virginia, U.S.A

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Nov 02, 2024

“These elephants and their tapestries are beautifully painted!”

I recall my friend from India gave me an elephant decor when I moved away. I certainly can imagine these ornaments as symbolic of carrying one of the wise men that Christians celebrate at Epiphany (January 6).

Christmas ornament, or reminders of Strength and Wisdom

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Fida Hussain Papier mache

(63)

"Before I joined my father, I got together with a few of my friends and started an NGO for blood donation. We would donate blood ourselves and encourage others to donate."

"I was born and raised in the beautiful valley of Srinagar, Kashmir, which for me is the coolest place on earth. Unfortunately, during the early... read more