Brass Desk Harmony – Bastar Dokra Art Personalized Pen Holder
- CraftDhokra Art
- MaterialBrass and MDF
- OriginKondagaon, Bastar, Chhattisgarh (GI-tagged craft)
- TypeDesk Organizers
A quiet desk has a rhythm of its own—thoughts forming, ideas flowing, moments of pause in between. The Brass Desk Harmony Pen Holder is crafted to become part of that rhythm.
Handmade using the timeless Bastar Dokra art tradition, this desk organizer pairs a finely sculpted brass tortoise with a textured pen holder, resting on a solid wooden base that can be personalized. In Indian philosophy, the tortoise represents stability, patience, and protection, while the Nandi symbolizes unwavering devotion, strength, and the perfect stillness required to receive divine wisdom—making this piece not just functional, but deeply meaningful.
Every element is shaped by skilled artisan hands, giving the brass its warm, lived-in finish and subtle variations that celebrate authenticity. Whether placed in an office, study, or gifted as a personalized keepsake, it brings balance, intention, and heritage to everyday workspaces.
Weight:1 kg
(Weight may vary slightly due to handcrafted nature)
Why You’ll Love It (4 Reasons)
- Symbolic & Thoughtful – The tortoise embodies stability, longevity, and mindful progress
- Authentic Bastar Dokra Art – Handcrafted using age-old lost-wax metal casting
- Personalized & Functional – Combines pen holder utility with a customizable wooden nameplate
- Premium Desk Presence – Elevates workspaces with cultural depth and understated elegance
Size
- Dimensions: 7 x 3 x 4.5 inch
(Approximate dimensions)
Material
- Brass (Dokra metal casting)
- Wood (Base)
Ideal For
- Office desks & executive cabins
- Corporate gifting & nameplate desks
- Housewarming or professional milestone gifts
- Workspaces that value calm, heritage, and intention
Free shipping across India. We dispatch every confirmed order within 24 hours. After dispatch, your order reaches you in 3–5 days, anywhere in India. You get a tracking link by email as soon as it ships.
Dust with a dry, soft cloth. For a deeper clean use tamarind paste or lemon and salt, then rinse and dry at once. Brass darkens into a patina with age — many collectors prefer it. Avoid chemical polishes on the coil detail.
Each casting needs its own clay mould, broken to release the metal. Coil spacing, surface texture and tone vary piece to piece. That variation is the craft's signature, not a fault.
Wax.
Beeswax thread, wound by hand.
Clay.
River clay, dried in the sun.
Fire.
Molten brass. No second try.
Reveal.
The mould breaks. Yours is born.
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