{"product_id":"vintage-kashmir-bone-inlay-trinket-box-bone-elephant-c-1960s-srinagar-india","title":"Vintage Kashmir Bone Inlay Trinket Box \u0026 Bone Elephant c.1960s Srinagar India","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"t72x6t\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eKashmiri Bone Inlay Trinket Box with Carved Bone Elephant\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eSrinagar, Kashmir, India\u003cbr data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003ec. 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eThis small decorative box features hand-carved bone inlay set into a dark wooden base, forming intricate floral motifs across the lid and sides. Accompanying the box is a small carved bone elephant, a traditional souvenir carving associated with the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eThe underside of the box retains its original label reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e“Guaranteed Hand Made by Suffering Moses – Srinagar, Kashmir, India.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003ePieces like this were produced by Kashmiri artisan workshops during the mid-20th century and exported through handicraft markets and specialty import shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"some3w\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eThe box is constructed using traditional bone inlay techniques, where individual pieces of carved bone are fitted into a carved wooden surface to create decorative patterns. Each floral element is hand-engraved and arranged into a dense botanical composition framed by etched borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eThe contrast between the pale bone inlay and the darker carved background gives the piece its distinctive visual texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eAccompanying the box is a small hand-carved bone elephant, a classic form of Kashmiri handicraft carving often sold alongside decorative boxes and small keepsake containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eTogether the pieces form a charming example of mid-century artisan export craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"peaggy\" data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eThe label identifies the piece as being produced by “Suffering Moses,” a workshop or export brand associated with Kashmiri handicrafts from Srinagar, Kashmir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eDuring the 1950s–1970s, artisan workshops in Srinagar specialized in bone inlay, wood carving, and decorative handicrafts intended for export markets. These items were widely sold in tourist shops and imported to Europe and North America through global handicraft distributors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003eThe unusual name printed on the label is believed to have been used as a recognizable export brand for handmade goods produced in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1rz45ad\" data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003eFollowing India’s independence in 1947, Kashmir developed a strong international reputation for handcrafted decorative objects. Workshops in Srinagar produced intricate bone inlay boxes, carved figurines, and decorative furniture influenced by Mughal floral design traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003eThese objects became popular in Western homes during the 1960s and early 1970s, when global artisan handicrafts were widely imported through gift shops, cultural stores, and international trade fairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3679\"\u003eThe floral carving style seen on this box reflects the ornamental patterns common in Kashmiri decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"h6h7an\" data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3803\"\u003eOrigin: Srinagar, Kashmir, India\u003cbr data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3740\"\u003eMaker: “Suffering Moses” workshop label\u003cbr data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003eEra: c. 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3815\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3880\"\u003e→ Bone inlay\u003cbr data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003e→ Carved wood base\u003cbr data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e→ Hand-carved bone elephant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3891\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003e→ Floral bone inlay decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3926\"\u003e→ Hand-engraved detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003e→ Removable lid\u003cbr data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003e→ Original maker label present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4007\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"vf7i8s\" data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4055\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4192\"\u003e→ Light wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003e→ Minor patina to bone inlay\u003cbr data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4123\"\u003e→ Box structure solid\u003cbr data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003e→ Lid fits properly\u003cbr data-start=\"4166\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003e→ Original label intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4278\"\u003eBone elephant in good condition with minor surface wear typical of hand-carved bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4283\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1db9pkq\" data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4314\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4555\"\u003eSmall handcrafted objects like this reflect a moment when global artisan craftsmanship began appearing in Western interiors. The combination of detailed bone inlay and hand carving gives the box both decorative appeal and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4707\"\u003eDisplayed on a shelf, desk, or cabinet, the box serves equally well as a keepsake container or simply as a small example of Kashmiri decorative craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4712\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"ac26o6\" data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4739\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4979\"\u003eAt Viridian Eclection, we look for objects that carry craftsmanship and regional history. Handmade pieces like this Kashmiri bone inlay box represent the skill of artisan workshops whose work traveled far beyond their place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5059\"\u003eThese small objects connect everyday spaces to global traditions of handcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5061\" data-end=\"5080\"\u003eBring history home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5082\" data-end=\"5085\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970973831273,"sku":null,"price":35.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/vintage_kashmir_bone_inlay_trinket_box_bone_elephant_c.1960s_srinagar_india772482406820135040212779113.jpg?v=1774756576","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/vintage-kashmir-bone-inlay-trinket-box-bone-elephant-c-1960s-srinagar-india","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}