Exhibiting a flourishing floral design, this soapstone jewelry box features a hand-carved rose motif. The intricate openwork jali carving, a long-standing tradition in India, creates a stunning latticework pattern.

Soapstone, also referred to as steatite or soaprock, is a talc-schist metamorphic rock that is primarily made up of the mineral talc, rich in magnesium. With a long history as a carving medium, soapstone is known for its ease of use, durability and heat resistance.