Stone Padma Mandala Panel From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Clothes crafted from a solid cross-section

crafted from a solid cross-section of timber that celebrates the natural form and character of the tree

this example features two compartments revealed by a swivelling lid — a traditional design still found in rural kitchens today

The square top with mitred frame showcases the dramatic flowing pattern of the elm

Every painting has meaning and each panel has wonderfully detailed hand painted depictions of animals

20 x 6 x 12 (w x d x h cms)

Stone Padma Mandala Panel From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Clothes crafted from a solid cross-sectionHand carved in the desert city of Jaisalmer during the 19th century, this sandstone panel captures the luminous warmth of the regions celebrated golden stone. At its centre blooms a beautifully rendered Padma mandala ( ) the traditional circular lotus motif found throughout Jain temple thresholds and haveli faades. Radiating in rhythmic symmetry, this blossoming form also echoes the ancient concept of the Surya padma ( ), where the lotus and sun merge