TRAVELERS India Inc.
Glittery Little Blank Books
mirrors, bindis, and satin - in assorted colors
Artisans near Delhi, India, use bits of mirrored glass, bindis, and glitter to turn everyday objects into sparkling jewels. These miniature books are perfect for addresses, random thoughts, and poetic inspirations; especially if you're a teeny-tiny princess.
Painted Wooden Sindoor Jars
folk art souvenirs for religious pilgrims
From the ancient city of Varanasi, or Banaras, on the holy Ganges River, these little boxes sell for a few paise to pilgrims visiting the temple of Shiva Vishwanath. They are made to hold kum-kum, or sindoor, the red powder used by Indian women for centuries.
Little Metal Boxes - assorted shapes & sizes
You gotta love little metal boxes! Use as a special gift box, or to keep something special. Various designs.
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miscellaneous treasures from the TRAVELERS collection
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Glittery Little Blank Books
Glitter Book - mirror/orange
TRDGN1001
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. mirrors and bindis with orange satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Hand decorated miniature books are perfect for addresses, random notes, poetic inspirations, etc., especially if you're a teeny-tiny princess.
Artisans near Delhi use bits of mirrored glass, bindis, glitter and satin to turn these little books into sparkling jewels.
Glitter Book - mirror/red
TRDGN1003
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. mirror design with red satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Glitter Book - mirror/purple
TRDGN1004
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. mirror design with purple satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Glitter Book - bindi/purple
TRDGN1005
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. teardrop bindis and glitter, purple satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Glittery Book - mirror/red
TRDGN1006
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. mirrors and bindis with red satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Glitter Book - mirror/hot pink
TRDGN1007
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. mirror design with hot pink satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Glitter Book - mirror/sap green
TRDGN1008
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. mirror design with sap green satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Glitter Book - bindi/sap green
TRDGN1009
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. colorful bindis with sap green satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Glitter Book - mirror/black
TRDGN1010
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. mirrors and rainbow bindis with black satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Glitter Book - bindi/black
TRDGN1011
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. teardrop bindis on glittery purple, black satin back. 2.75" x 3"
TRDGN1001
TRDGN1004
Painted Wooden Sindoor Jars - folk art souvenirs for religious pilgrims
From the ancient city of Varanasi on the holy Ganges River, these little boxes sell for a few pennies to poor pilgrims visiting the great temple of Lord Vishwanath (Shiva). They are made to hold sindoor, the red powder used for beauty and in ritual. They're cool, cheap, folk art pieces; lids fit imperfectly, there are chips and cracks from the wood changing shape with the humidity. These come from our favorite wooden toy shop in Benares, feet from the entrance to Vishwanath mandir. You'll feel the spiritual vibe!
Sindoor Box - red geometric
TRDWB1001
$4.50 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand painted, 2.5" x 2.5" diam.
Little Metal Boxes - they're what you need!
Indians love little boxes; to carry supari, a few cloves and cardamom pods, or mukhvas, or sindoor, or sugared fennel seeds. Put something precious in it, keep it on your altar, or use it as a gift box for a ring. And you can always put your weed in it.
Himalayan Agate Box - mini-treasure chest
TRDMB1001
SOLD
Little metal box studded with Himalayan agates, black flocked velvet inside. 1.5" x 2" x 1.5" high
Round Brass Box - enamel decoration
TRDMB1002
$8.50 - plus shipping
Little metal box, loose lid, enamel design on sides and lid. 2.38" diam. x 1.5" high
Brass Om Box - black
TRDMB1003
$5.00 - plus shipping
Tiny brass box, black enamel and decal, tight lid. 1.5" diam. x 3/4" high
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Brass Om Box - red
TRDMB1004
$5.00 - plus shipping
Tiny brass box, red enamel and decal, tight lid. 1.5" diam. x 3/4" high
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TRDMB1001
TRDMB1002
TRDMB1003 (rear) and TRDMB1004
Glitter Book - mirror/silver
TRDGN1002
$11.00 each - free shipping
A teeny-tiny blank book. mirrors and bindis, with silver satin back. 2.75" x 3"
Small Sindoor - red geom.
TRDWB1004
$3.50 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand painted, 2" x 2.25" diam.
Small Sindoor - brown geom.
TRDWB1005
$3.50 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand painted, 2" x 2.25" diam.
Amrit Jar - x-large
Amrit Jar - large
TRDWB1010
$10.00 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand
painted, 10.25" x 2.5" diam.
Amrit Jar - medium
Amrit Jar - small
TRDWB1003
$5.00 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand
painted, 5.75" x 2" diam.
The Amrit Jar - nectar of immortality
At the creation, Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth and Good Fortune emerged from the churning of the milk ocean holding a vase which contained Amrit, the nectar of immortality. These jars celebrate that story, and provide a box for sindoor, or for your special treasure, in four sizes.
Amrit Jars - in four sizes
Bhavai Pots - large
TRDWB1011
$8.00 - plus shipping
Stacked pots are used in Bhavai folkdance. They symbolize the wealth of the household; lathe turned multi-compartment wooden box, hand painted, 8" x 2.5" diam.
Small Sindoor - plain assort.
Sindoor large - plain red
TRDWB1007
$3.50 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand-painted, assorted jewel colors,
2" x 2" diam.
SOLD
TRDWB1008
$6.00 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand
painted, 7.5" x 2.25" diam.
Sindoor Box - red floral
Small Sindoor - red floral
TRDWB1002
$4.50 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand painted, 2.5" x 2.5" diam.
TRDWB1006
$3.50 - plus shipping
lathe turned wooden box, hand painted, 2" x 2.25" diam.
TRDGN1009
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