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Little Hathi Nerikomi Ceramic Elephant Figurine - Charcoal & Ochre
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- Ochre dots through the clay, not painted on: they last as long as the piece
- Charcoal ears give it the most contrast of the three
- Made to be grouped with the indigo and golden Hathis
- Hand-modelled, so no two carry the same expression
Delivery and COD
- Dispatched in 1 to 3 business days, delivery is free
- Cash on delivery available on eligible orders, no fee
Delivery dates are estimates from our courier partners.
The charcoal-eared Little Hathi elephant, with a blanket of ochre dots laminated through pale clay.
Charcoal ears and an ochre-dotted blanket, all of it laid into the clay by hand before the elephant was modelled. This is the middle sibling of the Little Hathi herd, and like most middle siblings it looks far better with the others around it: the indigo and golden versions share the shape and the scale, and three of them on a shelf read as a family walking somewhere. Solid, quiet and entirely hand-built in nerikomi.
Nerikomi: the pattern is built through the clay before the piece is formed, and every piece is cut by hand, so no two are identical.
To scale
7 cm tall and 11 cm wide.
Outline for scale, not the exact form
- Dimensions
- H 7 cm X W 11 cm
- Material
- Ceramic
- Technique
- Nerikomi: coloured clays layered and sliced so the pattern runs through the body
- What is included
- 1 figurine
- Hand wash with a soft sponge and mild soap
- Not dishwasher safe
- Avoid sudden changes in temperature
- Avoid dropping or rough handling
- Small variations in glaze and form are part of the handmade process
How it is made
The pattern is built into the clay
- Coloured clays are layered and laminated before the piece is formed, so the pattern runs through the clay
- Every piece is cut and formed by hand from that clay, so the banding is different on each one
- A batch takes about two to three weeks, from layering the clay to the final firing
No two are identical.
Free delivery across India. We dispatch within 1 to 3 business days, and delivery takes another 3 to 7 business days. Cash on delivery is available on eligible orders.
Festive Sale: exchanges only, no returns.
Request a return within 7 days of delivery for unused items with tags and original packaging. Return pickup is free.
Better as a herd
Charcoal ears and an ochre-dotted blanket, all of it laid into the clay by hand before the elephant was modelled. This is the middle sibling of the Little Hathi herd, and like most middle siblings it looks far better with the others around it: the indigo and golden versions share the shape and the scale, and three of them on a shelf read as a family walking somewhere. Solid, quiet and entirely hand-built in nerikomi.
MORE TO LOVE
Pairs well with
The craft behind the piece
Better as a herd
Charcoal ears and an ochre-dotted blanket, all of it laid into the clay by hand before the elephant was modelled. This is the middle sibling of the Little Hathi herd, and like most middle siblings it looks far better with the others around it: the indigo and golden versions share the shape and the scale, and three of them on a shelf read as a family walking somewhere. Solid, quiet and entirely hand-built in nerikomi.
Mood match
One piece. Two moods.
FAQs
Is it dishwasher or microwave safe?
Our ceramics are microwave safe unless they have metal components attached to them. They are not dishwasher safe, so hand wash them with a soft sponge and mild soap.
Why does my piece look different from the photo?
Each piece is made and finished by hand, so glaze, pattern and shape vary a little from one piece to the next. That variation is part of the handmade process, not a flaw.
How do I stop it cracking?
Avoid sudden changes in temperature and handle it gently. Our journal guide to caring for handmade ceramics covers washing, stains and storage in more detail.
Can I use it for food and drink?
Yes. Our mugs, cups, plates, bowls and serving pieces are made for everyday food and drink. Planters, vases, figurines and hanging pieces are decorative and not meant for food.
What is nerikomi?
Nerikomi is a Japanese technique in which coloured clays are layered, pressed and sliced, so the pattern runs right through the clay rather than being painted on the surface. That is why no two pieces come out exactly alike.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days and then delivered in 3 to 7 business days. Orders placed after 2 PM IST are processed the next business day, and nothing is dispatched on weekends or public holidays.
Is delivery free, and where do you deliver?
Delivery is free on every order, with no minimum. We deliver to addresses in India only, and you can place the order from anywhere in the world.
Can I return it?
Festive Sale: exchanges only, no returns.
Yes, within 7 days of delivery, as long as it is unused and has its tags and original packaging. Request the return on our return request page. Return pickup is free.
Is cash on delivery available?
Yes, on eligible orders. We may call or WhatsApp you to confirm a cash on delivery order before it is dispatched.
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