I absolutely loved buying this product. It is so shiny and has an excellent finish and it has a very good weight as well.
Description
The Philately Paperweight: Ajanta Panel is a 24K gold-plated brass paperweight inspired by the 1949 Ajanta Panel definitive postage stamp.
Reimagined in brass, the design carries the intricate artwork of the original stamp into a lasting object for the desk. Its edges echo the delicate perforations found on postage stamps, giving the piece the familiar character of an actual stamp.
Issued as part of India’s early post-Independence postal series, the Ajanta Panel stamp brought Indian art and heritage into everyday letters, postcards and parcels.
With its gold-plated finish and finely detailed artwork, this paperweight is a small tribute to India’s postal history, made for collectors, writers and lovers of Indian heritage.
A large paperweight in the shape of a vintage postage stamp.
- Qty: 1 pc
- Material: Brass Metal
- Finish: 24K Goldplating
- Top: Ajanta Panel postage stamp design with perforation in metal
- Back: Black foam for safety against abrasion on the table
- Thickness: 6 mm
- Weight: 150 g
- Dimensions: 4.90 x 6.40 cms
- Packaging: Gift box
- One MNH mint original stamp that can be removed and added to your collection
- Perforated edges on the paperweight have a rough finish due to the process being handmade
- Made in India
The Ajanta Panel Stamp, Reimagined in Brass
- A small piece of India’s artistic and postal history
At the heart of this brass paperweight is an image inspired by the Ajanta Panel stamp, one of India’s early post-Independence definitive postage stamps.
Issued 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.
The 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.
This piece is a tribute to India’s artistic inheritance, the beauty of correspondence, and the enduring charm of objects made with care.
A paperweight for the desk. A keepsake for memory. A stamp for stories that have travelled through time.
Philately Range - An Ode to Stamp Collecting
- A Founder’s Note by Anand Prakash
Long 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.
My 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.
There 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.
I 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.
In 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.
I 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.
At 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.
For 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.
For those who collect stories, not just stamps.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 142 reviews.
The packing is so elegant and classy. Builds up the expectation of the product inside. And the inside lives up to the expectations! Loved the look, feel and finish of the paper weight. Royal is what it is.
Nice shine and colour with enough heft to be used as a paperweight. The bottom has a coating of felt, which is a nice touch. Pros : Great build quality Cons : Slightly expensive
🙏 *Dear M/s. Anand Prakash.... Congratulations 🌹🌹🌹for your new project of philatelic* *stamps converted to Numismatic Giant Coin's level. Three stamps are made you in brass , gold plated and keep to the original stamp's levels are Beautiful and Amazing...* 👌👌 *👌...that is beyond words...! 👍👍👍🌹 Thanks a lot 🙏 Congratulations... 🌹🌹🌹Again if you have plans to produce more stamps and other attractive beautiful elements to the Numismatic Giant coin 's level..., above 50mm size then, that would be a great job..., and great assets for Numistist like me..., So that we can keep the same also in the display box not in coin albums , among our Giant coin collection in a new way...! Thanking you very much again and again...!👏👏👏🌹🙏*
The Philately Paperweight - Ajanta Panel - 24K Goldplated Brass
Really beautiful stuff they have
The product is good.
Top notch product
Fantastic product. Ecevllent packing. Zero follow-ups. Top notch catalogue.
Good looking and nicely polished King and Queen
Unique item loved it
This is a nice item. I wish that it would be slightly more heavier and that the engravings would be there on both sides rather than only on the top.
Almost everybody who has come to meet me talks about it...... or wants it for themselves. Super!!! Only element is that it is very expensive.
This paper weight adds a touch of exclusivity on your office table. Always delighted with Anand Prakash products.
Good product with premium packaging. It makes a lovely gifting option.
Very nice product. Best Quality and fine finishing
Love the paperweight and all my purchases from you’ll . Excellent quality and timely delivery .
Excellent craftsmanship 👏👏
Excellent craftsmanship
Brilliant, you gave me great idea of GIFTING.
Amazing Product and amazing customer service ! There is a thought in everything, the product, packaging, box and shipping. My product exchange request was also handled very smoothly and quickly.
I gifted this lovely paper weight to my sister on her birthday and she loved it. - Hemang. This is what she has to say: "Nostalgia is capturing the feeling of something one once loved or was a part of. This coin paper weight is the perfect example of holding onto memories of the past, specially in the world of digital currency. The quality of is really good, looks so close to the original coin texture and shape. A great option for gifting as it comes in a lovely packaging and hand-written note!" - Bhakti.
My association with Mr Anand Prakash goes back to 6-7 years. He has curated several unique gift sets for various events that I used to manage at the media company where I worked. I have always found the perfect gift at his store. The quality of his products is beyond superb. There's a certain commitment to aesthetics, elegance, perfection, refinement, beauty and endurance in each of his products that cannot go unnoticed. I was deeply touched when he agreed to help me curate a gift set for my Army friend who was celebrating his landmark birthday before moving on to his next assignment. I wanted the gifts to resonate with the patriotism that a soldier obviously feels. Along with an Indigo hardbound journal, an India map lapel pin, a NATO phonetic alphabet bookmark, I also bought this gorgeous 10 paise paper weight. Designed to perfection and with no detail omitted, this is a collector's item. The item that I was most thrilled with was the cufflinks Mr Prakash agreed to make especially for the occasion! We used the Devanagiri script to create a pair with my friend's name and initials! Mr Prakash also took the trouble of sending me a set of cards to choose from so that I could write a birthday note for my friend. He then took the responsibility of packing the whole set and dispatched it so that the gift reached my friend on his birthday! Needless to say, the gift set was a huge hit with him. I have no words to thank Mr Prakash. This is next level service :)
Awesome master piece. Size and weight of the product is adorable. Love to have this on my desk. Its a unique paperweight. really loved it.
Anand Prakash products are 100% the best in quality, finishing & on time delivery excellent job Team Anand Prakash Trust me loved your product & Products Regard's Syed Mutalib Aga, (Aga Bhai)
Beautiful. Absolutely loved it. V shiny.
Gifted the same to my Chairman, on his birthday. He liked it a lot. The quality and making is awesome and unique.
It is better than I expected
Quality is top notch!!!!
A fitting tribute to a now humble, but precious back then, 10 paise coin. This coin carries more memories than a 2000 rupee note ever will. I mostly spent 10 paise coins to buy candies or toffees in my childhood during the 80's, and those precious memories came rushing when I opened the package and held it in my hands. I have shown it with the real coin by its side, its the same year...how cool huh !! My heartiest gratitude to the entire team that came up with the concept and brought it to life. This will be on my desk forever even though I have gone largely paperless now :) I will gladly recommend others to get one for themselves.
Awesome
Cool product….very nice for gifting and a must have for some who lives Hyderabad and who has a nice desk with papers on it and so on. Looks very attractive too :)
Nice product indeed. Price worthy. Superb.
Wonderful product with crisp and neat finishing. Loved it. It was delivered very swiftly.
WEIGHT IS EXCELLENT. GOLD FINISH IS NOT SHINNY. LITTLE DISAPPOINTMENT LOVE IT. LOVE IT.
QUALITY IS EXCELLENT. ROSE GOLD ACCENTS LOOKS GREAT. WEIGHTED WELL. LOVE IT. LOVE IT.
I presented the NUMISMATIQUE collection box to my client, an avid numismatic collector. He was absolutely thrilled. Thank you.
Am so overjoyed that this is made for history lovers like myself. I actually have a 1917 coin of King George and have made in a bracket so it acts like a pendant on a long silver chain. It’s incredible. Even the coins 🪙 were artistic, nowadays it’s all so ugly looking. Old is Art!
Beautifully crafted brass items with excellent attention to detail. They arrived on time and make lovely, meaningful gifts. The staff was very responsive to my questions and order delivery date. I am a frequent customer as it is a wonderful way to share a touch of Indian culture and artistry with others. Highly recommended!
The goods have a very nice finish, and delivery was done without any damage. I need 100 gifts for Deepawali. It is a good option if I get them at the Ava price
I feel the packing could have been nicer and as most of your stuff is gift items. It should not have shown the king and queen printed on the box as then there is no excitement to open the gift as you mostly the already know what’s in there. Also instead of wrapping them inside it should have been presented better. Just a feedback coz I love your brand!