The Kanya Box

Inspired by the ‘Alasa Kanya’ or the indolent maiden — an ubiquitous motif that adorns the temple walls of Odisha — the Kanya Box is an enchanting invitation.

It beckons to us. The beautiful maiden — the very epitome of ‘shringara’ — stretches out her delicate arms languidly, while the rest of her soaks into a pool. Her drapes glisten and cling to her — as she remains still in a moment of unperturbed bliss.

The Kanya box opens into a perfect receptacle intended for delicate trinkets, souvenirs and keepsakes. It perfectly inhabits that sweet space between form and function — a perfect metaphor for inviting, celebrating and cherishing life and the delightful memories we make.