Soapstone Filigree Patramaya Round Box

Soapstone Filigree Patramaya Round Box. A floral reverie captured in stone. This hand-carved round box showcases an exquisite leaf lattice, each leaf meticulously chiseled with precision and patience. The lid lifts to reveal a smooth, cool interior perfect for storing jewellery, incense, or keepsakes. Patramaya invites elegance to your everyday rituals. Its matte finish and organic tones appeal to seekers of understated beauty. Soapstone craft in India dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500 BCE). Valued for its non-reactive nature it is considered ideal for medicinal objects meanwhile being associated with the Earth element, grounding energy, and durability, it is considered ideal for spiritual rituals too. Soapstone is soft to carve, yet it ages beautifully and becomes harder as it cures—paradoxically tender and enduring. These artisans are multi-generational craftsperson, often trained from adolescence. Many belong to hereditary artisan communities or guilds (shilpis), where carving is not just a profession but a legacy.