“Paalki” or “Doli”, the quintessentially Indian means of transportation that carries the departing bride from her parent’s house and royals from their palaces, to save them from the tiresome and long journeys, is given an artistic twist here, as a decorative copper Paalki coated with an antique silver slip, embellished with tiny ghungroo (bells) to add to your home décor the exotic essence of India.
The copper Paalki is a realistic miniature of the actual Paalki favored by Indian royal ladies and brides, lined by luxurious soft seats and purdah (curtains) to protect them from harsh weather and keep them away from the public eye.
The beautiful arch of the Paalki is framed by floral vines with a series of ghungroos attached to the roof, extending to the handles of the Paalki whose ends feature elephants with bells added to their raised trunks- a popular Indian symbol for auspiciousness and royalty. On the roof of the copper, Paalki is sitting a peacock, a motif of beauty, love, and royal pride. The floor of the roof is adorned with flowing vines.
Placed as table décor or in the spot of your choice, this copper Paalki with its ghungroos takes us to the paths of the royal ladies and Indian brides, full of anticipation, leisure, and the imagination of the artist who is behind this striking home décor.
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