Elephant Soap Stone Aroma Candleholder Statue (India)

Add a touch of India to your decor with this Elephant Soap Stone Aroma lamp.Handmade with true Indian craftsmanship, the elephant aroma lamp features an intricately carved elephant and a little bowl to place liquid incense or potpourri. Simply place a candle in the elephant and the candle will heat the bowl and its contents, creating a lovely aroma.It is said that keeping a carving of an elephant with its trunk up in the house or work place brings tranquility, peace, and good luck. Elephants in India are the essence of service and faithfulness. They are considered a blessed race and are part and parcel of many auspicious occasions in India. The Story Behind the Product 32 year old Santosh Gupta learned stone carving from his father, who started the business. Watching his father work, Santosh decided very early that he wanted to work on stones and carve them into beautiful gift items. He began helping his father in making the soapstone gift items and today he can make anything on order. The soapstone elephant candle holder can take over a day to make. He looks forward to exhibiting his wares in handicraft fairs where his work is noticed by foreigners, who are his primary customers. He supports a small family of three, consisting of his wife and his one year old son. His wife, Preeti, helps him with any painting that is done on the soapstone items. They hope you will enjoy their work. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in color and sizing. Subtle shade variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements are approximate.ImportedWARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.