Made by master craftsmen from Rajasthan, Chuha is third in our IKKIS Limited series of numbered and signed decorative objects.
Editions of 21, price on request.
Chuha imbibes the tale of Hindu Goddess Karni Mata of Bikaner in Rajasthan, who was part of the indigenous Charin clan in her lifetime. She lived to be 150 years old and remained young and beautiful; upon her death, she metamorphosed into a rat.
This lore of the Goddess’ spiritual transformation into a rat is captured through beautifully sculpted mice, inspired by the famous French mouse ‘Ratatouille,’ taking the traditional story and its main character out of their original context for fresh, global appeal.
Hand carved marbled Chuhas animate the drinking bowl they are perched on as a homage to this fascinating spectacle. Legend has it that spotting a white one is especially auspicious; they are thought to be manifestations of the goddess herself, and considered a special blessing.
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Stone carving is the art of shaping natural stones through controlled removal using various tools. This technique is prominent for making sculptural pieces with marble, granite, sandstone and gemstones.
