Ganesha Lord of Success & Remover of Obstacles

Ganesha and the rat Mushaka carved in bone - early 20th century, India

Ganesha carved in stone - 18th century, India

Ganesha carved in marble with traces of paint - early 20th century, Rajasthan India

Ganesha carved in stone with traces of pooja - 19th Century, Nepal

Ganesha carved in marble - 19th century, Rajasthan India

Ganesha carved in stone - 18th century, India

Ganesha carved in rosewood - 1950's, India

Polychrome Ganesha carved in marble - 19th century, Rajasthan India

How to unfold and hang a Juju hat

Here's a little "How To" post. It's about time right? 1. A folded juju hat, that's how it is shipped and will arrive to you (wrapped in bubble in a solid box of course) 2. The b string is what you will need to "unwrap" (do not cut any strings!) 3. Once the b string is unwrapped you will push in the center d of the raffia support, placing both your hands as in the image your fingers grasping the raffia ring while your thumbs push in the center, you can also push with your knee, especially for the large once (as I was taking the photo my other hand was holding the camera) 4. The feathers will unfold like a flower, push all the way till the center sort of pops out. 1. Once the juju hat is unfolded you will place the feathers, they were all wrapped up so they need to "breath" now. 2. You can move the outer raffia sticks (covered in textile), do this to better place the feathers* 3. Once the outer feathers nicely p...

Various Ways Of Grouping Juju Hats

Cluster the Juju hats together sticking to three tones in three sizes. Group three Juju Hats left and three Juju Hats on the right and link with two spaced out in the center. Again work with three sizes and three tones. Cluster three standard size Juju hats and then add small and mini ones on the left and right. Use natural three tones mixed with a solid color of your choice. Cluster three same Juju hats on the left, add another spaced out on the right, blend the installation with a mini in between. Place a small half open, below the installation, on a console, chimney or other. This brings more dimension to the whole installation. Cluster three Juju hats on the left and add another spaced out on the right blend the installation with a mini in between. For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at kronbali@kronbali.com

Autumn Inspired Juju Hat Installation

* Olive Green * Natural Brown * Orange * Peach * As autumn settles in and all around nature turns golden orange, deep green, rust brown, I couldn't resist, I had to try out an autumn colored juju hat installation. I worked with three sizes of juju hats and various tones of the same colors. * Juju Hat Close Up * * Lassi Cups * A very nice collection of Lassi cups, beautifully etched with delicate floral or graphic designs. Perfect as a vase, paint brush or pen holder. * Standard Natural Brown & Wild Mix * * Standard Olive Green * * Mini Peach * * Natural Brown * Cherry Pink * Peach * For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at kronbali@kronbali.com

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