{"title":"PHILATELY COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilately: Art That Travelled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection inspired by India’s early definitive postage stamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing hand screen-printed journals, brass bookmarks, 24K gold-plated brass paperweights and cufflinks with original stamps, the range reimagines postal history as objects for the desk, the library and the collector. Each piece celebrates the quiet beauty of stamps that once travelled through letters, postcards and everyday correspondence, carrying Indian art from hand to hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-philately-gift-set-ajanta-panel-journal-bookmark","title":"The Philately Gift Set - Ajanta Panel - Journal \u0026 Bookmark","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Philately Gift Set: Ajanta Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together a journal, a brass bookmark and a small piece of India’s postal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journal cover is hand-printed by silkscreen with artwork inspired by the Ajanta Panel definitive postage stamp, issued in 1949 as part of India’s early post-Independence postal series. Alongside it rests a brass bookmark, reimagining the same historic stamp as a lasting object for reading and memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the box is also an actual postage stamp, carefully placed so it can be removed and added to a personal collection. A printed leaflet shares the story and significance of the Ajanta Panel stamp, its artistic heritage, and its quiet journey through letters, postcards and everyday correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gift set for readers, collectors and lovers of Indian heritage, made to hold thoughts, mark pages and preserve stories that have travelled through time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift box content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne journal with the Ajanta Panel postage stamp screenprinted on the front cover, and a handwoven textile spine and back cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne brass bookmark with the Ajanta Panel postage stamp design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne original Ajanta Panel postage stamp that can be removed and added to your collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne leaflet explaining the historical significance of the stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne leaflet explaining the Philately Collection by Anand Prakash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne gift box for the above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardbound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover: Ajanta Panel postage stamp handprinted by silkscreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine \u0026amp; back cover: Handwoven cotton textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper: 100% recycled, wood-free, handmade paper sourced from rural units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 100 pages(50 leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage type: Blank, hand-stitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper texture: Rough, handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting: Use a ballpoint pen, pencil or gel pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages GSM: Approximately 120 GSM\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout: Ajanta Panel Stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- A small piece of India’s artistic and postal history\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this gift set is an image inspired by the Ajanta Panel stamp, one of India’s early post-Independence postage stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in 1949, the stamp was part of India’s first definitive series after Independence, a set created for everyday postal use. Unlike commemorative stamps, which mark a special occasion, definitive stamps were meant to travel widely on ordinary letters, postcards and parcels. In this way, the Ajanta Panel stamp carried Indian art into daily life, moving quietly from hand to hand, letter by letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design draws from the ancient murals and decorative panels of the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, among India’s most treasured artistic sites. Known for their Buddhist paintings, sculptural detail and graceful natural forms, the caves represent one of the great achievements of Indian art. The elephant motif on the stamp reflects this world of movement, ornament and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is a tribute to the beauty of correspondence, the pleasure of writing, and the enduring charm of objects made with meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA journal for thoughts. A bookmark for journeys. A stamp for stories that have travelled through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Ode to Stamp Collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- A Founder’s Note by Anand Prakash\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong before emails, instant messages and social media, there was the quiet joy of a letter. And with every letter came a stamp, a small piece of paper that could carry a world within it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy own fascination with stamps began as a child in Mussoorie, when I was studying at Wynberg Allen School. We had a stamp-collecting club, and I remember being completely drawn into this world of miniature art, distant countries, old histories, and careful collecting. We made collages with used stamps, exchanged duplicates, arranged them by theme, and slowly began to understand that a stamp was never just a stamp. It was a little window into geography, culture, travel, kings, queens, monuments, wildlife, flowers, aircraft, freedom movements and the stories nations chose to tell about themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere was a shop in Mussoorie called The Doll Shop, and during our outings, we would often visit it with great excitement. The owner had a fascinating collection of stamps, and for us, it felt like entering a small museum. With the little pocket money we had, we would buy a few stamps every month. He taught us the value of unused stamps, and I remember carefully choosing what I could afford. I was especially drawn to old Indian stamps, while other students collected by theme. Some chose flowers, some aeroplanes, and some were fascinated by the shiny circular stamps from Bhutan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI still have my old collection from those years. It has travelled with me through time, even though I no longer pursue the hobby with the same vigour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many ways, this new range of gifts and souvenirs is my ode to stamp collecting, or philately, as it is formally known. Philately is more than a hobby. It teaches patience, curiosity, observation and care. It encourages us to look closely, to ask where something came from, why it was issued, what it represents, and what story it carries. Through stamps, one learns about the world in the most charming and unexpected way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also feel that many of us have slowly forgotten the importance of hobbies. In a time when phones and social media fill every empty moment, we have fewer quiet pursuits that stay with us, teach us, and keep us meaningfully occupied. Hobbies are important not only in childhood, but also later in life. They give us joy, discipline, memory and a sense of continuity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Anand Prakash, we have always loved objects with stories. This philately-inspired collection brings together stamps, writing, paper, brass, memory and Indian craftsmanship. It is created for collectors, writers, travellers, students of history, and anyone who still finds beauty in things made to be kept.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor me, this range is not just about stamps. 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Alongside it rests a brass bookmark, reimagining the same historic stamp as a lasting object for reading and memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the box is also an actual postage stamp, carefully placed so it can be removed and added to a personal collection. A printed leaflet shares the story and significance of the Trimurti stamp, its artistic heritage, and its quiet journey through letters, postcards and everyday correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gift set for readers, collectors and lovers of Indian heritage, made to hold thoughts, mark pages and preserve stories that have travelled through time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift box content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne journal with the Trimurti postage stamp screenprinted on the front cover, and a handwoven textile spine and back cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne brass bookmark with the Trimurti postage stamp design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne original Trimurti postage stamp that can be removed and added to your collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne leaflet explaining the historical significance of the stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne leaflet explaining the Philately Collection by Anand Prakash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne gift box for the above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardbound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover: Trimurti postage stamp handprinted by silkscreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine \u0026amp; back cover: Handwoven cotton textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper: 100% recycled, wood-free, handmade paper sourced from rural units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 100 pages(50 leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage type: Blank, hand-stitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper texture: Rough, handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting: Use a ballpoint pen, pencil or gel pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages GSM: Approximately 120 GSM\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Trimurti Stamp: A Keepsake of Indian Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- A small piece of India’s artistic and postal history\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this gift set is an image inspired by the Trimurti stamp, one of India’s early post-Independence definitive postage stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in 1949, the stamp formed part of India’s first definitive series after Independence, a set devoted to the country’s archaeological and historical heritage. Created for everyday postal use, these stamps carried images of India’s ancient monuments, sculptures and sacred art across letters, postcards and parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is inspired by the majestic Trimurti sculpture at the Elephanta Caves, one of India’s most powerful expressions of sacred stone carving. With its serene central face and two side profiles, the sculpture represents a vision of divine presence, balance and creation. In the small format of a postage stamp, this monumental artwork travelled quietly through ordinary life, becoming part of India’s visual memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is a tribute to India’s artistic inheritance, the beauty of correspondence, and the enduring charm of objects made with meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA journal for thoughts. A bookmark for journeys. A stamp for stories that have travelled through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn Ode to Stamp Collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- A Founder’s Note by Anand Prakash\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong before emails, instant messages and social media, there was the quiet joy of a letter. And with every letter came a stamp, a small piece of paper that could carry a world within it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy own fascination with stamps began as a child in Mussoorie, when I was studying at Wynberg Allen School. We had a stamp-collecting club, and I remember being completely drawn into this world of miniature art, distant countries, old histories, and careful collecting. We made collages with used stamps, exchanged duplicates, arranged them by theme, and slowly began to understand that a stamp was never just a stamp. It was a little window into geography, culture, travel, kings, queens, monuments, wildlife, flowers, aircraft, freedom movements and the stories nations chose to tell about themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere was a shop in Mussoorie called The Doll Shop, and during our outings, we would often visit it with great excitement. The owner had a fascinating collection of stamps, and for us, it felt like entering a small museum. With the little pocket money we had, we would buy a few stamps every month. He taught us the value of unused stamps, and I remember carefully choosing what I could afford. I was especially drawn to old Indian stamps, while other students collected by theme. Some chose flowers, some aeroplanes, and some were fascinated by the shiny circular stamps from Bhutan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI still have my old collection from those years. It has travelled with me through time, even though I no longer pursue the hobby with the same vigour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many ways, this new range of gifts and souvenirs is my ode to stamp collecting, or philately, as it is formally known. Philately is more than a hobby. It teaches patience, curiosity, observation and care. It encourages us to look closely, to ask where something came from, why it was issued, what it represents, and what story it carries. Through stamps, one learns about the world in the most charming and unexpected way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also feel that many of us have slowly forgotten the importance of hobbies. In a time when phones and social media fill every empty moment, we have fewer quiet pursuits that stay with us, teach us, and keep us meaningfully occupied. Hobbies are important not only in childhood, but also later in life. They give us joy, discipline, memory and a sense of continuity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Anand Prakash, we have always loved objects with stories. This philately-inspired collection brings together stamps, writing, paper, brass, memory and Indian craftsmanship. It is created for collectors, writers, travellers, students of history, and anyone who still finds beauty in things made to be kept.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor me, this range is not just about stamps. 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Alongside it rests a brass bookmark, reimagining the same historic stamp as a lasting object for reading and memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the box is also an actual postage stamp, carefully placed so it can be removed and added to a personal collection. A printed leaflet shares the story and significance of the Nataraja stamp, its artistic heritage, and its quiet journey through letters, postcards and everyday correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gift set for readers, collectors and lovers of Indian heritage, made to hold thoughts, mark pages and preserve stories that have travelled through time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift box content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne journal with the Nataraja postage stamp screenprinted on the front cover, and a handwoven textile spine and back cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne brass bookmark with the Nataraja postage stamp design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne original Nataraja postage stamp that can be removed and added to your collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne leaflet explaining the historical significance of the stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne leaflet explaining the Philately Collection by Anand Prakash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne gift box for the above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardbound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover: Nataraja postage stamp handprinted by silkscreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine \u0026amp; back cover: Handwoven cotton textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper: 100% recycled, wood-free, handmade paper sourced from rural units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 100 pages(50 leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage type: Blank, hand-stitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper texture: Rough, handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting: Use a ballpoint pen, pencil or gel pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages GSM: Approximately 120 GSM\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNataraja: A Stamp of Sacred Rhythm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- A small piece of India’s artistic and postal history\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this gift set is an image inspired by the Nataraja stamp, one of India’s early post-Independence definitive postage stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in 1949, the 2 annas Nataraja stamp formed part of India’s first definitive series after Independence, a set devoted to archaeological and historical subjects. Created for everyday postal use, these stamps carried images of India’s monuments, sculptures and sacred art across letters, postcards and parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is inspired by Nataraja, Shiva as Lord of the Dance, one of Indian art’s most powerful expressions of movement, rhythm and cosmic balance. In this graceful form, Lord Shiva’s dance evokes creation, preservation and transformation, held together in a single sacred image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is a tribute to India’s artistic inheritance, the beauty of correspondence, and the enduring charm of objects made with meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA journal for thoughts. A bookmark for journeys. A stamp for stories that have travelled through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilately Range - An Ode to Stamp Collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- A Founder’s Note by Anand Prakash\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong before emails, instant messages and social media, there was the quiet joy of a letter. And with every letter came a stamp, a small piece of paper that could carry a world within it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy own fascination with stamps began as a child in Mussoorie, when I was studying at Wynberg Allen School. We had a stamp-collecting club, and I remember being completely drawn into this world of miniature art, distant countries, old histories, and careful collecting. We made collages with used stamps, exchanged duplicates, arranged them by theme, and slowly began to understand that a stamp was never just a stamp. It was a little window into geography, culture, travel, kings, queens, monuments, wildlife, flowers, aircraft, freedom movements and the stories nations chose to tell about themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere was a shop in Mussoorie called The Doll Shop, and during our outings, we would often visit it with great excitement. The owner had a fascinating collection of stamps, and for us, it felt like entering a small museum. With the little pocket money we had, we would buy a few stamps every month. He taught us the value of unused stamps, and I remember carefully choosing what I could afford. I was especially drawn to old Indian stamps, while other students collected by theme. Some chose flowers, some aeroplanes, and some were fascinated by the shiny circular stamps from Bhutan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI still have my old collection from those years. It has travelled with me through time, even though I no longer pursue the hobby with the same vigour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many ways, this new range of gifts and souvenirs is my ode to stamp collecting, or philately, as it is formally known. Philately is more than a hobby. It teaches patience, curiosity, observation and care. It encourages us to look closely, to ask where something came from, why it was issued, what it represents, and what story it carries. 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Unlike commemorative stamps, which mark a special occasion, definitive stamps were meant to travel widely on ordinary letters, postcards and parcels. In this way, the Ajanta Panel stamp carried Indian art into daily life, moving quietly from hand to hand, letter by letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design draws from the ancient murals and decorative panels of the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, among India’s most treasured artistic sites. Known for their Buddhist paintings, sculptural detail and graceful natural forms, the caves represent one of the great achievements of Indian art. The elephant motif on the stamp reflects this world of movement, ornament and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a tribute to India’s artistic inheritance, the beauty of correspondence, and the enduring charm of objects made with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paperweight for the desk. A keepsake for memory. 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Created for everyday postal use, these stamps carried images of India’s monuments, sculptures and sacred art across letters, postcards and parcels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is inspired by the majestic Trimurti sculpture at the Elephanta Caves, one of India’s most powerful expressions of sacred stone carving. 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The Ajanta Panel stamp was part of India’s early post-Independence postal series, bringing Indian art and heritage into everyday letters, postcards and parcels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quiet tribute to India’s postal history, these cufflinks are made for collectors, heritage lovers and those who appreciate meaningful details in personal style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQuantity - One pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with authentic \u0026amp; vintage mint quality(MNH) Ajanta Panel postage stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Brass metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: 24K Gold-plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a protective layer over the stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Gift box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 1.97 x 2.37 cms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: These are made from authentic Ajanta Panel stamps that are over 75 years old; therefore, they will have an aged look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ajanta Panel Stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- A small piece of India’s artistic and postal history\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of these gold-plated brass cufflinks are original Ajanta Panel stamps, one of India’s early post-Independence definitive postage stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in 1949, the stamp was part of India’s first definitive series after Independence, a set created for everyday postal use. Unlike commemorative stamps, which mark a special occasion, definitive stamps were meant to travel widely on ordinary letters, postcards and parcels. In this way, the Ajanta Panel stamp carried Indian art into daily life, moving quietly from hand to hand, letter by letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design draws from the ancient murals and decorative panels of the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, among India’s most treasured artistic sites. Known for their Buddhist paintings, sculptural detail and graceful natural forms, the caves represent one of the great achievements of Indian art. The elephant motif on the stamp reflects this world of movement, ornament and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a tribute to India’s artistic inheritance, the beauty of correspondence, and the enduring charm of objects made with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilately Range - An Ode to Stamp Collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- A Founder’s Note by Anand Prakash\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong before emails, instant messages and social media, there was the quiet joy of a letter. And with every letter came a stamp, a small piece of paper that could carry a world within it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy own fascination with stamps began as a child in Mussoorie, when I was studying at Wynberg Allen School. We had a stamp-collecting club, and I remember being completely drawn into this world of miniature art, distant countries, old histories, and careful collecting. We made collages with used stamps, exchanged duplicates, arranged them by theme, and slowly began to understand that a stamp was never just a stamp. It was a little window into geography, culture, travel, kings, queens, monuments, wildlife, flowers, aircraft, freedom movements and the stories nations chose to tell about themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere was a shop in Mussoorie called The Doll Shop, and during our outings, we would often visit it with great excitement. The owner had a fascinating collection of stamps, and for us, it felt like entering a small museum. With the little pocket money we had, we would buy a few stamps every month. He taught us the value of unused stamps, and I remember carefully choosing what I could afford. I was especially drawn to old Indian stamps, while other students collected by theme. Some chose flowers, some aeroplanes, and some were fascinated by the shiny circular stamps from Bhutan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI still have my old collection from those years. It has travelled with me through time, even though I no longer pursue the hobby with the same vigour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn many ways, this new range of gifts and souvenirs is my ode to stamp collecting, or philately, as it is formally known. Philately is more than a hobby. It teaches patience, curiosity, observation and care. It encourages us to look closely, to ask where something came from, why it was issued, what it represents, and what story it carries. Through stamps, one learns about the world in the most charming and unexpected way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also feel that many of us have slowly forgotten the importance of hobbies. In a time when phones and social media fill every empty moment, we have fewer quiet pursuits that stay with us, teach us, and keep us meaningfully occupied. Hobbies are important not only in childhood, but also later in life. They give us joy, discipline, memory and a sense of continuity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Anand Prakash, we have always loved objects with stories. This philately-inspired collection brings together stamps, writing, paper, brass, memory and Indian craftsmanship. It is created for collectors, writers, travellers, students of history, and anyone who still finds beauty in things made to be kept.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor me, this range is not just about stamps. It is about childhood, letters, pocket money, Mussoorie outings, school clubs, old albums, forgotten hobbies, and the quiet thrill of holding a small object that has travelled through time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those who collect stories, not just stamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Anand Prakash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48843377443033,"sku":"CLVNPR","price":4990.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/6371\/0103\/files\/057A7287.jpg?v=1782164232"}],"url":"https:\/\/anandprakash.com\/collections\/philately-collection.oembed","provider":"Anand Prakash","version":"1.0","type":"link"}