Gorara Stone Pot

From Tara Projects, a fair trade group

Stone-carving is a traditional art in the city of Agra, India, where this smooth stone pot was crafted from gorara, a type of soapstone. Delicately carved with intricate flower designs and polished with wax to a brilliant luster, the lead-free vessel serves as a beautiful resting place for your keepsakes, jewelry or incense. India.

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