The Taj Mahal Bag

The Taj Mahal Bag

Rs. 45,500.00
Rs. 45,500.00
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The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
  • The Taj Mahal Bag
The Taj Mahal Bag

The Taj Mahal Bag

✦ Signed Original — Limited Edition

Rs. 45,500.00
Rs. 45,500.00

(MRP. inclusive of all taxes)
Lacquered Shell Hand-Sculpted Pietra Dura Detail
Complimentary pan india shipping, fully insured
Signed Certificate of Origin included
Matte velvet Gallery Box included
Dimensions & Materials

DIMENSIONS: 220 X 67 X 240 cm

COLOR: Ivory

MATERIAL: Base MDF structure
Provenance & Edition

A signed, numbered edition. Each Design is registered in the HOSS archive against its owner and accompanied by a Certificate of Origin hand-signed by Suvigya Sharma.
Care Instructions

Dust the sculptural relief with a soft, dry brush. Never apply water, solvents, or leather creams to the painted surface. Store upright in the supplied gallery box, away from direct sunlight.
Commission a Custom Piece

Suvigya accepts a small number of private commissions each year. Enquire to begin a conversation about an object conceived for you alone.
The Taj Mahal Bag
THE CRAFT

Closer Than the Rope Line Allows

The Taj Mahal has been photographed more than almost any building on earth, always from a distance great enough to make the marble look smooth. Nothing about pietra dura inlay is smooth up close. It is thousands of individual stones, each one cut and set by hand into marble, a discipline perfected in Agra generations ago. This handbag borrows that discipline at an entirely different scale. Its shell is shaped in lacquered hardwood, and the mural, every minaret, dome and arch, is built up in fine relief before being painted by hand, with gold detailing laid into the finest edges last. Ivory was the only colour that made sense. It is, after all, the colour of the monument itself, carried now as an object rather than viewed from behind a rope line.

Hand-Sculpted Surface

Bas-Relief Mural

Hand-Painted Finish

Signed Work

"Everyone photographs the Taj Mahal from far enough away that it looks perfect. I wanted to build it from close enough that you can see it was made by hand."

— Suvigya Sharma, Artist

Portrait

Every HOSS object is signed by Suvigya Sharma personally, with a handwritten Certificate of Origin numbered to your acquisition. Each piece is unique to the collector who receives it.

The Object

SHELL
Matte resin
SCULPTURE
Hand-painted clay composite
INTERIOR
Italian suede
HARDWARE
Antique gold
DIMENSIONS
22 × 20 × 8 cm
EDITION
Signed, limited
CARE
Wipe with dry cloth only
FULL CARE GUIDE

Your HOSS bag is an investment. To preserve its beauty, always store the bag in its original HOSS dust bag when not in use. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, extreme heat, moisture, and friction with abrasive surfaces.

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The Complete Object

The Complete Object

Your bag arrives as a collector's acquisition.

  • 01
    Gallery Box White exterior, black velvet interior
  • 02
    Silk Dust Bag HOSS lion emboss
  • 03
    Certificate of Origin Numbered, signed by the artist
The Taj Mahal Bag

Before You Acquire

How much does shipping cost?

Every HOSS acquisition ships complimentary, worldwide. Fully insured, door-to-door, from our atelier in Jaipur.
How long does delivery take?

Each object ships within 5 to 7 business days of order confirmation. International deliveries typically arrive within 10 to 14 business days, subject to customs clearance.
Can I return or exchange my object?

Because each HOSS object is hand-sculpted and entirely one of a kind, we do not accept returns or exchanges. We encourage you to write to us before acquiring if you have any questions about the piece.
Is my object insured during shipping?

Yes. Every HOSS object ships fully insured for its acquisition value, from our studio to your door.
How do I care for my HOSS object?

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, humidity, or abrasive surfaces. Your Gallery Box is the ideal resting environment for the piece when not in use. A Collector's Care Guide is included with every acquisition.
What does the Certificate of Origin include?

Your certificate is handwritten and numbered by Suvigya Sharma personally. It documents the title of the piece, its edition number, and the artist's original signature.
Are all HOSS objects truly one of a kind?

No two HOSS pieces are identical. Because every surface is hand-painted and every sculpture hand-applied, natural variation exists between pieces even within the same edition. What you receive is genuinely singular.
What is the edition size?

Edition sizes vary by collection and are noted on each product page. Editions are not reopened once closed.
What is included with my acquisition?

Every HOSS object arrives in a matte velvet Gallery Box with a Silk Dust Bag and a handwritten, signed Certificate of Origin. A Collector's Care Guide is also included.
Can I commission a custom piece?

Commissions are occasionally available at the discretion of the artist. Please write to us directly to begin the conversation.