Goddess Lakshmi Elephant Motif Sterling Silver Kumkum Box

There are objects that do not merely decorate; they consecrate the space they inhabit. This kumkum box is wrought entirely in sterling silver, its body rising to a height of three and a half inches (approximately 8.9 cm) and spanning three inches (approximately 7.6 cm) across, weighing a considered 83 grams. The temple tradition it draws from is one practised across the sacred silversmith ateliers of South India, where Goddess Lakshmi is rendered not as ornament but as invocation. Her form anchors the principal face, framed by the auspicious elephant motif that runs through centuries of temple iconography from Nagercoil to Thanjavur. The silverwork is executed with the kind of repoussé-adjacent detailing that gives sterling silver its tonal depth, the metal catching light at every relief rather than lying flat. The form itself, 1.7 inches (approximately 4.3 cm) in length, is compact enough for daily ritual use yet substantial enough to carry ceremonial gravity. Place this on a puja shelf beside antique brass diyas for a festival gathering, or present it as a bridal gift alongside a Jadau set for a wedding trousseau where heritage objects matter as much as jewellery itself. Sterling silver of this gauge holds its form without becoming unwieldy. The lidded construction makes it practical for daily kumkum use, and the silver's natural lustre responds well to gentle polishing with a soft cloth to maintain its warmth over years of devoted keeping.

Details

• Material: sterling silver
• Dimensions: 3.5" Height x 3" Width x 1.7" Length
• Weight: 83.0 g
• SKU: JA1707