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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: 20.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (66 reviews)

Product ID: 308970

by Fida Hussain (66)

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

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

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John Boy

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Apr 08, 2025

“Teachers Desk”

A different granddaughter who is a teacher has this on her desk

Purchased Item Owl Story in Dusty Lavender, Hand Painted Papier Mache Pen Holder

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Fida Hussain Papier mache

(66)

"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