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.
Home Décor
- Handcrafted Indian home décor made in artisan clusters, not factories.
- Traditional materials. Functional ritual forms.
- Curated and stocked in Australia.
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Handcrafted Brass Peacock Floral Diya – Five-Wick Oil Lamp for Pooja & Diwali
Handcrafted in solid brass, this Peacock Floral Diya combines five individual diya bowls around a larger central bowl, framed by a mirrored pair of peacock motifs. Designed for oil or ghee use, it works as a functional festive lamp for Diwali and pooja while also serving as a distinctive decorative centrepiece for the home. The piece measures approximately 25 mm high, 185 mm wide and 200 mm deep, with a substantial weight of 750 g. Its low, broad profile places the five smaller diya bowls around the central lotus-motif bowl, while the two opposing peacocks create a balanced sculptural composition across the upper edge. Paired Peacock Design The visible design is defined by two facing peacocks with detailed feather motifs arranged around the outer edge of the diya. Their mirrored placement gives the piece a strong sense of balance while keeping the overall form low and suitable for tabletop display. The supplied product information identifies the piece as South Indian in origin. Its broad, decorative form is suited to festive, pooja and home-display settings. Five-Wick Oil or Ghee Diya The piece incorporates five smaller diya bowls positioned around the central bowl. Each is designed to hold oil or ghee with a cotton wick, allowing multiple flames to be lit for Diwali, pooja and other appropriate home observances. The larger central bowl provides additional visual presence and can remain unlit as part of the overall composition, or be used decoratively according to the setting. Pooja, Diwali & Home Use The broad footprint makes this diya particularly suited to a pooja table, festive centrepiece, buffet or console where the full paired-peacock design can be appreciated from above and from the front. In a contemporary home, it can be styled with restrained flowers, timber, stone or complementary brass objects while allowing the sculptural form of the diya to remain the focal point. Decorative Presence for the Home The combination of multiple diya bowls, peacock motifs and a central floral design gives the piece a strong decorative identity even when unlit. It can be displayed on a console, sideboard, shelf or tabletop as a handcrafted brass centrepiece between uses. Dimensions & Specifications Handcrafted Brass Peacock Floral DiyaSolid brass multi-diya with paired peacock motif for oil or ghee use, Diwali, pooja and home decor. SKU: BRS-10 Dimensions: 25 mm high × 185 mm wide × 200 mm deep Weight: 750 g Material: Solid brass Use: Oil / ghee diya for Diwali, pooja and home use Decorative use: Tabletop, buffet, console or similar home display Origin: South Indian origin Handcrafted Character As a handcrafted brass piece, slight variations in polish, tone, surface texture, casting marks and fine detail are natural characteristics of production rather than manufacturing defects. These variations contribute to the individual character of each piece.
$199.95
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Handcrafted Brass Peacock Neck Cantilever Ghanti Diya – Oil Lamp with Bells
Handcrafted in solid brass, this Peacock Neck Cantilever Ghanti Diya combines a sculptural peacock-form support with a raised oil-lamp bowl and two hanging brass bells. Designed for oil or ghee use, it functions as a diya for Diwali and pooja while also serving as a distinctive decorative brass object for the home. The piece measures approximately 120 mm high, 115 mm wide and 65 mm deep, with a weight of 425 g. Its compact cantilever form places the diya bowl to one side of the curved peacock-neck structure, while the two bells hang freely from separate points of the frame. Peacock Neck Cantilever Design The visible structure is defined by a curved peacock-neck form rising from a broad decorative base. Engraved and cast detailing runs across the support, bowl and base, while the pair of suspended bells adds movement and visual balance to the composition. The supplied product information identifies the piece as South Indian in origin. Its compact sculptural form is suited to pooja, festive and decorative home settings. Oil or Ghee Diya The raised brass bowl is designed to hold oil or ghee with a cotton wick positioned at the genuine lip of the diya for lighting. It can be used for Diwali, pooja and other appropriate home observances. The hanging bells are part of the decorative form and should remain freely suspended around the main diya structure. Pooja, Diwali & Home Use At approximately 120 mm high, the piece is compact enough for a home pooja shelf, tabletop, buffet or console while still having strong sculptural presence. In a contemporary interior it can be styled with restrained flowers, timber, stone or complementary brass objects, either lit as a diya or displayed unlit as a decorative piece. Decorative Presence for the Home The curved peacock silhouette, suspended bells, raised oil bowl and broad floral-style base give the piece a distinctive profile from multiple viewing angles. It can be displayed on a console, sideboard, shelf or tabletop as a handcrafted brass accent between uses. Dimensions & Specifications Handcrafted Brass Peacock Neck Cantilever Ghanti Diya Solid brass cantilever diya with peacock-neck motif and two hanging bells for oil or ghee use, Diwali, pooja and home decor. SKU: BRS-14 Dimensions: 120 mm high × 115 mm wide × 65 mm deep Weight: 425 g Material: Solid brass Use: Oil / ghee diya for Diwali, pooja and home use Decorative use: Tabletop, buffet, console or similar home display Origin: South Indian origin Handcrafted Character As a handcrafted brass piece, slight variations in polish, tone, surface texture, casting marks and fine detail are natural characteristics of production rather than manufacturing defects. These variations contribute to the individual character of each piece.
$99.99
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Handcrafted Brass Incense Burner with Perforated Lid & Sculpted Handle
Compact in scale and sculptural in form, this handcrafted brass incense burner combines a raised square burner body with a domed perforated lid and an elongated decorative handle. Designed as both a functional incense piece and a distinctive brass object, it works beautifully in pooja spaces, meditation corners and contemporary homes. The burner rests on four short feet, lifting the main chamber above the surface, while the pierced lid allows fragrance and smoke to disperse through the patterned openings. A curved sculpted handle extends from the body, giving the piece its unusual horizontal silhouette and allowing the lid and burner to be handled as a single decorative form. Traditional Incense Burner Form This piece is built around a compact raised incense chamber with a fitted ventilated lid. The domed upper section is pierced with a repeating openwork pattern, allowing incense smoke to escape while the enclosed form keeps the burning material visually contained. The square body, raised feet and long decorative handle give the burner a strong architectural quality. Rather than reading simply as a utility object, it has the visual presence of a small brass sculpture and can remain on display even when not in use. Perforated Lid for Incense Use The removable hinged lid opens to provide access to the inner chamber and closes over the burner during use. Once lit incense is placed inside, the perforations in the domed lid allow the fragrance and smoke to rise through the patterned openings. The long brass handle helps keep the burner easy to position while also forming an important part of the overall design. Its sculpted shape, engraved accents and curved profile bring additional detail to a form that is otherwise compact and practical. For Pooja, Meditation & Home Fragrance This incense burner is well suited to pooja rooms, prayer shelves and meditation spaces, where its compact footprint makes it easy to place alongside other devotional objects. It can also be used in living areas or entry spaces when you want a traditional brass incense burner that feels decorative rather than purely utilitarian. Place it on a stable heat-resistant surface and allow the rising incense smoke to become part of the setting. Its low profile makes it particularly suitable for tabletop use, consoles, shelves and dedicated pooja cabinetry. Decorative Presence for the Home Beyond its functional use, the piece works as a distinctive handcrafted brass accent. The contrast between the square burner chamber, pierced domed lid, short supporting feet and elongated handle creates a balanced silhouette that is visually interesting from both the side and three-quarter view. The warm brass surface, engraved ornament and naturally varied finish give the object character even when unlit, making it suitable for everyday display as well as festive and devotional use. Dimensions & Specifications Handcrafted Brass Incense Burner with Perforated Lid & Sculpted Handle A compact handcrafted brass incense burner designed for pooja, meditation, home fragrance and decorative display. SKU: BRS-7 Material: Handcrafted brass Design: Raised square burner with perforated domed lid Handle: Long sculpted brass handle Use: Incense, pooja, meditation and home fragrance Decorative use: Pooja shelf, console, sideboard or tabletop styling Handcrafted Brass Character As a handcrafted brass piece, slight variations in polish, tone, surface texture, casting marks and fine detail are natural. These variations are part of the individual character of the product and reflect its handmade nature rather than manufacturing defects.
$129.95
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Handcrafted Brass Parrot Cantilever Deepam — Five-Wick Oil Lamp
Handcrafted Brass Parrot Cantilever Deepam is a sculptural oil lamp built around an ornate Parrot-form upright, a suspended five-notch diya bowl and a solid circular base. The warm, naturally varied brass surface gives each piece the character of a handcrafted object rather than a machine-perfect decorative accessory. Designed for genuine use as an oil lamp, the suspended bowl has five wick positions and can be lit for pooja, Diwali and other festive occasions. When unlit, the cantilevered form and detailed parrot motif also make it a distinctive decorative piece for an entrance console, sideboard, shelf or contemporary pooja space. The visible patina, casting texture, small surface variations and subtle asymmetry are part of the handcrafted brass character of the piece. Product details Material: Solid brass Sold as: Individual Dimensions: 21 cm high × 15 cm wide × 7 cm deep Weight: 790 g Oil bowl: Five wick notches SKU: BR0004
$149.95
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Steam Engine Pen Stand – 476g | Hand-Painted Metal, Rajasthan
476g of hand-painted metal in the form of a vintage steam engine — the kind of desk object that gets picked up by visitors who come to ask where it's from. India's railway heritage is iconic: the steam era, the hand-painted locomotives, the craft that went into each one. This stand pays tribute to that history in a form that also holds your pens. 240mm long, 130mm tall, 110mm wide. One stand. What You're Getting 240mm length × 130mm height × 110mm width — the largest pen stand in the collection. A genuine desk centrepiece. 476g — substantial. The weight gives it stability even when fully loaded with pens and scissors. Hand-painted locomotive detail — the painting is applied individually. The detail reads at close range. Multiple compartments — different sections for pens, pencils, scissors and small tools. Made in Rajasthan/UP artisan hub — India's primary metalworking craft region, 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.
$79.95
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Large Solid Brass Bowl – 1.2kg Hand-Cast in Maharashtra | The Ganges
Pick it up and the weight tells you immediately: this is solid cast brass, not plated, not decorative-grade. At 1,242g and 310mm across, this bowl has the kind of presence that anchors a dining table or console — the object the room organises itself around. Hand-cast and hand-carved by artisans in Maharashtra, where brass-working is a craft passed through families across generations. The Ganges sourced this directly. One piece. What You're Getting Solid cast brass — 1,242g. The weight is the proof. Brass-plated objects don't feel like this. 310mm diameter × 110mm height — large enough to command a dining table, console or sideboard without help. Hand-carved traditional motifs — floral and geometric detailing worked into the brass surface by hand. Made in Maharashtra — sourced directly from artisan workshops, not an import warehouse. Use: Display, fruit bowl, floral arrangement, or statement centrepiece. The weight keeps it stable. Is $199.95 the right price? A solid brass bowl of this weight and diameter from a design homewares brand starts at $400–$600. You are paying for the craft and the sourcing, not a retail margin and a marketing budget. The Ganges goes directly to Maharashtra. 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 bowl available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$199.95
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Brass Urli Bowl on Elephant Legs – Solid Brass, Hand-Cast in Maharashtra
A traditional Indian urli bowl elevated on sculpted elephant legs — not a decorative concept, but a solid cast brass object that weighs 550g and earns its place on any surface it occupies. The urli is a vessel form used in Indian homes for centuries — for water and floating flowers, for fruit, for presence. This version places it on cast elephant bases that carry their own symbolic weight: strength, good fortune, the auspicious beginning. Hand-cast by artisans in Maharashtra. One piece. What You're Getting Solid cast brass — 550g. Urli bowl and elephant base cast together, not assembled from plated parts. 280mm diameter × 110mm height — table-sized. Works on coffee tables, dining tables and sideboards. Elephant base — sculpted legs with animal, geometric and floral detailing. Made in Maharashtra — directly sourced from artisan workshops. Use: Floating candles, flowers, fruit, keys, or pure display. Stable due to the cast elephant base. Is $199.95 the right price? Solid brass urli bowls with this level of sculptural base work start at $350+ from design retailers. Direct sourcing from Maharashtra is how The Ganges offers the same quality at honest price. 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 bowl available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$199.95
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Rajasthani Camel Wall Hooks – Hand-Cast Brass, Made in Maharashtra
A wall hook is functional by definition. It doesn't have to be interesting. This one is. Hand-cast in solid brass with hand-painted saddle detail, these Rajasthani camel hooks bring the craft of Maharashtra's metalworkers into your entryway — and make hanging your keys something you actually notice. 176g, 250mm wide, 150mm tall. Mounts directly to the wall. One set. What You're Getting Hand-cast solid brass camels — the animal form is cast, not pressed or stamped. Hand-painted saddle detailing — traditional Rajasthani motifs in colour, applied by hand. 250mm wide × 150mm tall — compact enough for an entryway, substantial enough to notice. 176g — solid. Stays where it's mounted. Made in Maharashtra — direct from artisan workshops. Dual purpose: functional hooks and a small piece of wall art. 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.
$39.95
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Solid Brass Elephant – Good Luck Totem | 716g, Hand-Cast Maharashtra
716g of solid cast brass in the form of an elephant. Pick it up once and you understand what it is. This is not a trinket — it is a substantial object with the weight and warmth of real brass, hand-cast by artisans in Maharashtra where the craft is genuinely generational. In Indian tradition, the elephant symbolises strength, wisdom and the removal of obstacles. A solid brass elephant on a desk or shelf is not merely decorative — it is an intention, placed deliberately. One piece. What You're Getting Solid cast brass — 716g. The weight is immediate and unmistakable. 80mm height × 120mm length × 70mm width — desk and shelf sized. Occupies its space with authority. Hand-cast in Maharashtra — artisan metalworking, not factory production. Symbol: Strength, wisdom, good fortune. Elephant sculptures are traditionally placed to attract prosperity. Use: Desk, bookshelf, bedside table, meditation space. Wherever you want a grounding daily presence. Is $119.95 the right price? Solid brass sculptures of this weight from homewares retailers typically start at $200–$300. The Ganges sources directly from Maharashtra artisan workshops. The difference is the margin that isn't there. 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 sculpture available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$119.95
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Metal Kettle and Bird Tealight Holder – 426g | 300mm, Hand-Finished
At 300mm tall and 426g, this is a tealight holder that occupies a shelf rather than hiding on it. The kettle-and-bird form is a narrative: a found-world scene, hand-finished in metal with cut-out patterning that transforms candlelight into projected shadow across your walls. Light a tealight inside and the cut-outs do the work. One piece. What You're Getting 300mm height × 140mm width × 140mm depth — tall enough to be a shelf anchor, not just an accent. 426g — substantial. Doesn't move when you place the tealight inside. Cut-out pattern metalwork — designed to project light and shadow onto surrounding surfaces when lit. Kettle and bird design — hand-finished metal with a narrative quality beyond standard geometric lanterns. Metal construction — durable for daily use. 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 piece available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$199.95
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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-Painted Bird Hook Rail – 6 Hooks, Folk Art Wall Storage
Six hooks that pull their weight in two directions: practical storage and something worth looking at on your wall. Three hand-painted birds in vivid blues, greens and golds perch on a textured branch above six sturdy hooks. Folk art that works as hard as it looks good. 180mm tall, 330mm wide. Six hooks. One rail. What You're Getting 6 functional hooks — keys, scarves, bags, dog leads. Built to be used daily. Three hand-painted birds — vivid blues, greens and gold on a textured branch. Folk art tradition, applied by hand. 330mm wide × 180mm tall — compact enough for a narrow entryway wall. Metal construction — durable, wall-mounted. Use: Entryway, hallway, bathroom, mudroom. Anywhere you hang things daily. 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 rail available. Individually selected. When it's gone, it's gone.
$99.95
Our Home Décor collection celebrates the extraordinary craftsmanship of generational artisans. From hand-carved brass sculptures and marble inlay pieces to papier-mâché jewellery boxes and garden ornaments — each piece is made by hand using traditional techniques passed down through generations. These are objects with presence and purpose: beautiful to look at, functional to use, and meaningful to display.