25/03/2026
This handpainted Yali motif clutch is where tradition meets bold artistry. Inspired by the mythical guardian of South Indian temples, every brushstroke tells a story of timeless beauty.
π¨ 100% handpainted
π One-of-a-kind statement piece
πΏ Rooted in culture, styled for today
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Yali is a South Indian mythological creature, portrayed with the head and the body of a lion, the trunk and the tusks of an elephant .
Images of the creature often sculpted on the pillars of south Indian temples.
The yali is said to be a guardian creature, protecting human beings both physically and spiritually. It is regarded to be a fearless beast, possessing supremacy over the animal world. It is also believed to be the symbolic representation of man's struggle with the elemental forces of nature.
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