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A Gond dinnerware range that brings myths alive

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A handcrafted, organic-shaped ware made in India

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Each piece sold = 10 meals donated to rural artisans
The अनादि Gond dinnerware collection is part of the Past.Present.Future series. The essence of Gond art derives from the intimate connection that the people of the Gond tribe share with nature and therefore, each piece in this collection features Nature as the Eternal Witness.
The organic-shaped, hand-crafted dinner plates, focus on the Mahua tree or the ‘tree of life’ which in Gondi culture is celebrated as one of the most sacred trees. The two plates illustrate the tale of the tribal deity Pashupati turning into a parrot, tiger and boar under the influence of the mahua drink, known as an organic alcoholic beverage in the Gondi culture.
Material: Crafted in porcelain
Size: 10 inches
Weight: 650 gms x 2 or 1.3 Kgs
Includes: A set of 2, organic-shaped dinner plates and a specially crafted fold-out insert
Care Instructions: Microwave safe and dishwasher safe on a gentle cycle
Each piece in the collection focuses on a particular element of nature. The dots and dashes, traditional to Gond art, are used to create an illusion of continuous movement or timelessness while forming patterns that represent the seed, the tree and the flower, symbolic of the past, present and future.
The organic-shaped, hand-crafted dinner plates, focus on the Mahua tree or the ‘tree of life’ which in Gondi culture is celebrated as one of the most sacred trees, passed down from generation to generation.
The greenish-white flower of the tree has multiple culinary and medicinal uses. While the day celebrates its practical use, the night connects the Mahua tree as an observer of life spiritually. Symbolic of its immortality, the rare flower, even if it is dried, comes back to life, once immersed in water. Different parts of the tree are also used in ceremonies to spiritually connect with the Gondi people in birth, marriage and death.
The two plates illustrate the moral tale of the tribal deity Pashupati turning into a parrot, tiger and boar under the influence of the mahua drink, known as an organic alcoholic beverage in the Gondi culture. The legend goes, that the deity after drinking mahua first starts babbling like a parrot, then roars like a tiger and eventually, unable to stand on his feet, he starts rolling on the ground like a boar. Propounding responsible drinking, it teaches, that ‘iruk’ or the mahua flower brings people together when consumed socially in celebration but should not be taken in secrecy.
Exclusive
A Gond dinnerware range that brings myths alive
Exquisite
A handcrafted, organic-shaped ware made in India
Impact
Each piece sold = 10 meals donated to rural artisans
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This plate is really nice. It looks just like the picture on the website. It arrived very quickly which was impressive. It is sitting in my dining room on a table and I love it.
It’s just awesome! And along with two other plates gave a real meaning to the wall.
I bought it for my sisters new house.She loved it and could relate to the artwork very much
Beautiful pieces, brings back wonderful memories of childhood vacations.
From the quality of the plates, to the printing on the plate, to the thoughtful packaging, to the rendering of colours on the plate. Thank you for a great product to adorn my walls
I have put the plates in my terrace garden. They give that space a very cosy feel.
It was a special gift and the plated project gave a full effort to send the art after somany hurdles. Absolutely a lovely piece of art 😍.
It was a nice gift and the people to whom it was gifted liked it too
Beautiful wall plate
Something amazing added to my cabinet..👏🏻keep it up👍
I loved it the moment I laid my eyes on it. It's an exquisite piece.
Right size for tea-time plates and beautifully composed artwork.
This is simply amazing....loved all the colour combinations
Received the parcel in good condition. It's beautiful designed plate. We liked it very much. Looking forward for further requirement of similar designed plate.
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