Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Gold leafing : Indian Shankh the divine shell, Concept Design & Gold Leafing By Artist Rajesh N. Nakar from Just made for Design – INDIA.

Indian Shankh

According to the Vedic scriptures, the Shankha is one of the most auspicious objects that emerged from the sea during the Ksheera Sagara samudra manthan. Hence it is regarded as the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, the ruler of wealth. Most of the Gods and Goddesses hold the Shankha in their hands. Shankh is one auspicious nine objects – Navanidhi – of Kubera who is the Lord of wealth.

Here the natural Conch shell / Shankha embellished with Italian gold leaf the handle chased with one of the auspicious symbol of power and strength - LION, amongst floral, the incised shell with added crystal glass beads inlay.

This Concept Design & Decorated By Artist Rajesh N. Nakar from Just made for Design – INDIA. For more inquiry: Just made for Design * rajeshnakar@gmail.com