A distinctive Raksha Bandhan gift set pairing a handcrafted brass rakhi with 24K gold-plated brass cufflinks from The Philately Collection.
The cufflinks feature actual mint-condition Ajanta Panel postage stamps from India’s 1949 definitive series, reimagined in a refined brass setting. Once carried on everyday letters, postcards and parcels, the stamp brought Indian art into daily life.
A meaningful keepsake for a brother who appreciates history, craft and quiet details in personal style.
Quantity - One pair of cufflinks
One brass Rakhi
Made with authentic & vintage mint quality(MNH) Ajanta Panel postage stamps
Material: Brass metal
Finish: 24K Gold-plated
With a protective layer over the stamp
Packaging: Gift box
Rakhi Dimensions: 0.50 x 2.40 cms
Gift Box Dimensions: 14.00 x 15.30 cms
Made in India
Please note: These are made from authentic Ajanta Panel stamps that are over 75 years old; therefore, they will have an aged look.
The Ajanta Panel Stamp - A small piece of India’s artistic and postal history
At the heart of these gold-plated brass cufflinks are original Ajanta Panel stamps, 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.
