Rajasthan · Kashmir · Tribal India
Craft begins at the source. From desert workshops in Rajasthan to Himalayan looms in Kashmir and long-held tribal traditions, each piece is shaped by hand using techniques passed down over generations.
Handcrafted Indian Home Decor
Ritual forms and heritage objects made by artisan clusters: curated and stocked in Australia.
Handmade by Artisans
Curated with Meaning
Limited, Not Mass Produced
FROM ORIGIN TO OWNERSHIP
Rajasthan · Kashmir · Tribal India → The Ganges → Your Home
Architectural forms and folk symbols, preserved not redesigned.
The Ganges - Curation and Quality control
Curated with intent. Every item is selected, quality-checked, and prepared in Australia — balancing authenticity with modern living, so what reaches you is considered, not commoditised.
Your home
Where it belongs. Placed into light-filled homes, these objects bring warmth, texture, and quiet story — designed to be lived with, not just admired.
Gifts & Stationery
- Handcrafted Indian home décor made in artisan clusters, not factories.
- Traditional materials. Functional ritual forms.
- Curated and stocked in Australia.
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Gold Metal Bookmarks – Indian Motifs | Taj, Elephant, Paisley, Peacock
Four of India's most iconic motifs — the Taj Mahal, elephants, paisleys and peacocks — precision-cut from gold metal and finished with a gold tassel thread. These are bookmarks that get noticed between the pages rather than disappearing into them. Lightweight enough not to damage paperback spines; detailed enough to be worth looking at when the book is set down. $10. The most accessible object in The Ganges collection — and the easiest to give. What You're Getting Gold metal, precision-cut — clean edges, fine detail in the motif silhouettes. Four designs: Taj Mahal, elephants, paisleys and peacocks. Each a distinct Indian iconic motif. Gold tassel thread — marks the reading position visually from outside the closed book. Lightweight — won't bend paperback covers or damage hardback pages. Use: Books, notebooks, journals, planners. Also: a simple and meaningful gift at $10. Free shipping applies on orders over $150. These work well as add-ons to reach the threshold. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One set available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$10.00
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Handmade Notebook – Hamsa and Script Cover | 96 Pages, Sanganer Jaipur
The Hamsa — a hand-shaped symbol of protection and good fortune — has been a talisman across cultures for thousands of years. This notebook carries it on a hand-illustrated cover made by artisans in Sanganer, Jaipur: a town renowned for its handmade paper tradition. Inside, 96 smooth unruled pages of handmade paper, bound with a wraparound thread closure that opens and closes without damage to the spine. 194g. 180mm tall, 130mm wide. One notebook. What You're Getting 96 unruled handmade paper pages — smooth enough for pen, pencil and fine-tip markers. Unruled for those who don't want lines imposing structure. 180mm × 130mm — a pocket-friendly format that fits into most bags. 194g — light. Doesn't add weight to a bag or desk. Hand-illustrated Hamsa and script cover — vibrant, individually made. Not printed-on; hand-applied illustration. Wraparound thread closure — keeps the notebook closed securely without a clasp or band that damages the cover. Made in Sanganer, Jaipur — the town's handmade paper craft is centuries old. The paper you write on has artisan lineage. $19.95 A handmade paper notebook with hand-illustrated cover from a stationery boutique costs $35–$50. Sanganer craft at $19.95 is the price of direct sourcing. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One notebook available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$19.95
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Handmade Paisley Notebook – Textile Cover | 18×18cm, Sanganer Jaipur
A square handmade notebook with a textile cover in paisley patterns drawn from both Kashmiri and Rajasthani traditions. The cloth-bound cover carries the patterns of Indian textile heritage — paisley forms that have been woven and printed across the subcontinent for centuries. Inside, handmade paper from Sanganer, Jaipur: one of India's most significant centres of handmade paper craft. 328g. 180mm × 180mm — square format. Elastic closure strap. One notebook. What You're Getting 180mm × 180mm square — an unusual format that reads as considered. Works for sketching, journaling, planning. 328g — the textile cover and handmade paper give this more substance than a standard notebook. Textile paisley cover — cloth-bound with Indian paisley patterns. The cover is a design object in itself. Handmade paper pages — made in Sanganer, Jaipur. Artisan paper with visible texture and character. Elastic closure strap — practical and durable. Keeps the notebook closed without damaging the textile cover. Made in Sanganer, Jaipur — a town where handmade paper production is a living, practised craft. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One notebook available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$34.95
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Shegdi-Inspired Metal Desk Stand – 259g | Indian Village Craft, Rajasthan
The shegdi is the traditional wood-burning stove of Indian rural kitchens — a form so familiar it becomes invisible. This desk stand takes that village form and makes it deliberate: hand-moulded metal with curled legs, ring handles and a hinged front panel, finished in burnished antique patina. A pen stand that starts a conversation about where design comes from. 259g. 140mm tall, 80mm diameter. One stand. What You're Getting 140mm height × 80mm diameter — compact. Holds pens, pencils, scissors or cutlery without demanding desk space. 259g — solid enough to stay in place when you reach into it. Hand-moulded metal — curled legs, ring handles, hinged front panel. The detail is visible at close range. Antique burnished patina — warm, aged finish. Works in any desk aesthetic that isn't strictly minimalist. Made in Rajasthan/UP artisan hub — India's most significant metalworking craft regions, directly sourced. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One stand available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$44.95
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Hand-Carved Hexagonal Stone Jewellery Box – 640g | Jaipur Lattice Work
640g of Jaipur stone, shaped into six sides and carved by hand with lattice panels and elephant motifs. This is not decorative storage — it is a sculptural object that also holds rings, earrings and small treasures. The fabric lining protects what's inside. The carved stone protects its reputation on your dressing table. Fabric-lined interior. 100mm length, 120mm width, 80mm height. One box. What You're Getting 640g — the weight of the stone means the lid stays where you put it and the box stays where you place it. 100mm × 120mm × 80mm — six-sided form. Fits on a dressing table or bedside surface without dominating it. Hand-carved lattice panels and elephant motifs — the carving is on all six sides. Every angle is finished. Fabric-lined interior — protects rings, earrings and small jewellery from the stone surface. Hand-carved in Jaipur region — the Rajasthani stone carving tradition goes back centuries. Direct from artisan workshops. Is $149.95 the right price? Hand-carved stone jewellery boxes of this weight and carving complexity from Jaipur artisan workshops sell through specialty retailers at $250–$350. Direct sourcing is how The Ganges prices at $149.95. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One box available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$149.95
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Hand-Carved Stone Jewellery Box – 550g | Jaipur Jaali Carving
A hand-carved stone jewellery box from the Jaipur region, with jaali-style cutwork that allows light and shadow to play across its surface throughout the day. 550g, 100mm across: the right scale for a dressing table without requiring dedicated space. The cool stone and the carved surface make this a tactile object — it rewards handling, not just looking. One box. What You're Getting 550g — substantial stone weight. Stays exactly where it's placed. 100mm × 100mm × 70mm — square and compact. Fits on the corner of a dressing table or beside the bed. Jaali-style cutwork — the cut pattern allows light through the stone walls, creating shifting shadow patterns through the day. Hand-carved in Jaipur region — individual carving. Natural stone variation means each piece is unique. Use: Rings, earrings, small treasures, keepsakes. Or display alone as a stone sculptural object. Is $149.95 the right price? Hand-carved stone boxes of this quality from Jaipur artisan workshops sell through specialty retailers at $250+. The Ganges sources directly. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One box available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$149.95
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Hand-Carved Stone Coaster Set – Sunflower Motif | 652g, 6 Pieces, Jaipur
Six hand-carved stone coasters plus a matching stone holder — 652g total of Jaipur stone artisanship on your table. The sunflower and lotus motif is cut into each coaster individually by hand. No two are identical. This is a coaster set that earns commentary at the table rather than going unnoticed under the cups. Each coaster 80mm diameter. Includes stone holder. One set. What You're Getting 6 stone coasters — each 80mm diameter, hand-carved with sunflower/lotus motif. Matching stone holder — keeps the set organised and adds a sculptural element to the table. 652g total — the weight of real stone. Coasters that stay where they're placed. Hand-carved in Jaipur region — each coaster individually carved. Natural variation means no two are exactly the same. Stone surface — naturally cool to the touch. Protects surfaces and looks good doing it. Is $89.95 the right price? Hand-carved stone coaster sets of six from Rajasthani artisan workshops retail at $150–$200 through specialty home stores. Direct sourcing from Jaipur is how The Ganges offers this at $89.95. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One set available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$89.95
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Hand-Carved Stone Coaster Set – Elephant Motif | 683g, Jaipur
683g of Jaipur stone, individually carved with elephant motifs. The elephant symbolises strength, wisdom and prosperity in Indian tradition — a meaning that sits quietly under every cup, noticed when the coaster is picked up, easy to explain and easy to appreciate. A considered gift as well as a practical table object. Each coaster 100mm diameter, 40mm height. One set. What You're Getting Stone coasters with elephant motif — individually hand-carved in Jaipur region. Each piece slightly different. 100mm diameter × 40mm height — generously sized. Fits most cups, mugs and glasses with ease. 683g total — real stone weight. Doesn't slide on the table. Hand-carved in Jaipur region — Rajasthani stone artisan craft. Direct sourcing by The Ganges. Elephant symbol: Strength, wisdom, good fortune. A meaningful object for the table. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One set available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$89.95
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Metal Ship Pen Stand – 275g | 290mm Tall, Hand-Painted, Rajasthan
At 290mm tall, this is a pen stand that earns its height. A hand-painted metal sailing ship with coloured sails that brings personality to a desk without requiring you to redecorate around it. The hull holds pens, pencils and small desk items. 275g — solid enough to be stable; approachable enough to be genuinely used every day. One stand. What You're Getting 290mm height × 90mm width — tall and narrow. Good for desks where horizontal space is limited. 275g — solid and stable when loaded with pens. Hand-painted coloured sails — individual hand-painting. The colour application is not machine-uniform. Metal construction — durable for daily desk use. Made in Rajasthan/UP artisan metalworking hub — the craft regions of India for metal desk objects, directly sourced. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One stand available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$59.95
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Kashmiri Papier-Mâché Coaster Set – 500 Years of Tradition | Round, Kashmir
Kashmiri papier-mâché is a five-hundred-year-old art form — and these coasters are made the same way it has always been made. Multiple layers of hand-applied lacquer over papier-mâché, then traditional floral and figurative motifs painted on top by artisans in Kashmir. The result is a surface that is simultaneously intricate and practical: the lacquer makes them wipeable; the painting makes them worth looking at between uses. 190g. 120mm diameter coasters. Genuine Kashmir origin. One set. What You're Getting Genuine Kashmiri papier-mâché — made in Kashmir, not an imitation from elsewhere. The Ganges sources directly. 120mm diameter — standard coaster size. Fits cups, mugs and most glasses. 190g total — lightweight set. Easy to move and store. Multi-layer lacquer finish — hand-applied. Wipeable surface for daily use. Hand-painted traditional motifs — floral patterns in the Kashmiri tradition. Applied over the lacquer by hand. Five-hundred-year craft tradition — not a marketing claim. Kashmiri papier-mâché has documented history going back to the 15th century. Is $99.95 the right price? Genuine Kashmiri papier-mâché — made in Kashmir, not mass-produced elsewhere — from specialty craft retailers costs $150–$200 for a coaster set. The Ganges sources directly from Kashmir. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One set available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$99.95
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Kashmiri Papier-Mâché Coaster Set – Square | 220g, 500 Years of Craft
The same five-hundred-year Kashmiri papier-mâché tradition as the round set — in a square format that suits modern table aesthetics more directly. 120mm × 120mm, 220g. Multiple layers of hand-applied lacquer, traditional motifs painted by artisans in Kashmir. The square silhouette reads as contemporary; the craft behind it is anything but. Genuine Kashmir origin. One set. What You're Getting 120mm × 120mm square — a contemporary coaster format with a heritage craft behind it. 220g total — light and stackable. Multi-layer lacquer finish — hand-applied. Wipeable for daily table use. Hand-painted Kashmiri motifs — traditional floral patterns applied over the lacquer by hand in Kashmir. Genuine Kashmir origin — made in Kashmir. The Ganges sources directly from artisan workshops. Is $99.95 the right price? Genuine Kashmiri papier-mâché coaster sets from specialty craft retailers cost $150–$200. The Ganges sources directly from Kashmir. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One set available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$99.95
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Kashmiri Papier-Mâché Jewellery Box – Hand-Painted | 137g, Kashmir
At 137g, this Kashmiri papier-mâché jewellery box is lighter than most jewellery boxes made from stone or wood — and more visually complex than either. Hand-painted by artisans in Kashmir with traditional motifs over a multi-layer lacquer base: a surface that catches light differently from every angle and improves on a dressing table rather than simply occupying it. 180mm long, 100mm wide, 40mm tall. Genuine Kashmir origin. One box. What You're Getting 180mm × 100mm × 40mm — flat and wide. Holds rings, earrings, bracelets and small pieces without being deep and difficult to search. 137g — featherlight. Easy to lift, move and travel with. Multi-layer lacquer over papier-mâché — the traditional Kashmiri method. Multiple layers applied and dried before the painting begins. Hand-painted traditional Kashmiri motifs — applied over the lacquer by artisan painters in Kashmir. Genuine Kashmir origin — made in Kashmir. The Ganges sources directly. Before You Buy Returns: 14 days from delivery. Unused, in original packaging. Return postage is at your cost. Delivery: Ships from Sydney in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on orders over $150. Stock: One box available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$129.95
Thoughtfully crafted gifts and stationery from artisan traditions. This collection brings together hand-carved stone and Kashmiri paper-mâché jewellery boxes, stone and papier-mâché elephant figurines, Gangaur festival trays, hand-painted stationery from Rajasthan and Jaipur, and handmade notebooks. Every piece tells a story. Our gift stands display the vintage saga, russet engines, and ships. Every item is made by hand using skills passed down through generations in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Jaipur.