{"product_id":"gaja-dvara-pair-hand-carved-in-poola-wood-from-madhavamala-andhra-pradesh","title":"Gaja Dvara Pair - Hand Carved in Poola Wood from Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe forward-leaning posture suggests architectural support — as if bearing the invisible weight of a beam above. The carved ornamentation on the head and trunk reflects temple bracket detailing found in South Indian wooden architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1.5 ft, the scale is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoor frame flanking elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemple entry features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeritage interior accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePillar projections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural wall brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the Poola wood will darken gradually, enriching the carved patterns and deepening tonal contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not decorative animal carving.\u003cbr\u003eIt is architectural symbolism rendered in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Time, Preserved.\u003cbr\u003eMade Slowly. Kept Forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Poola Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madhavamala, Andhra Pradesh, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant wall brackets \/ projecting heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved structural relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40,000 (per pair)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn South Indian temple architecture, elephants symbolize strength, stability, and threshold guardianship. They often appear flanking entrances, mandapa pillars, and carved gateways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadhavamala’s carving tradition preserves this architectural vocabulary. These elephant heads are derived from structural bracket forms traditionally integrated into wooden temple facades and door frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoola wood, native to the region, provides the required density and fine grain for deep carving while maintaining structural strength in projecting forms such as trunks and tusks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is carved from a single block of seasoned Poola wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary elephant profile is blocked out first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrunk curvature is shaped to maintain balance and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEar contours and forehead detailing are carved in layered depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamentation patterns are chiseled using fine detailing tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface refinement preserves subtle tool rhythm rather than machine uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo composite assembly.\u003cbr\u003eNo applied decorative attachments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projection is structurally integrated into the base form to ensure durability when mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hands Of Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957631029353,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/6969\/2521\/files\/6a604505-4dfe-4a5c-bd56-24d2e34dddef.jpg?v=1772462342","url":"https:\/\/handsofcraft.com\/products\/gaja-dvara-pair-hand-carved-in-poola-wood-from-madhavamala-andhra-pradesh","provider":"Hands of Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}