Boatmen Pen Holder
A flotilla of oarsmen guarding your desk
At a glance
| Material | Iron or brass-finished metal |
|---|---|
| Finish | Antique gold with hand-painted red, green and ivory accents |
| Manufacturing | Sheet-metal forming, casting of figure and paddle details, hand painting, hand finishing |
| Reference | Indian folk boatman / oarsmen procession motif |
| Size | Made to your measurements |
Made to your size
There is no standard size. Each piece is carved to the wall, table or room it is meant for, from a compact accent to a lobby-scale statement. Share your measurements and we propose the proportions, wood and finish. That is also why no price is listed: every quotation is made for your size.
- Hand-carved
- Sample approval
- Custom sizes
Product description
A hand-finished metal pen and brush holder shaped like a ceremonial boat, with five stylised boatmen standing along the gunwale, oars raised mid-stroke. The pierced central cup keeps pens, brushes and styli upright, while the cradle hull catches clips and small desk items. Hand-painted accents along the rim and on the diamond paddle motifs give the piece its festive, folk-art character. Ideal for writing desks, reception counters, libraries, boutique hotel rooms and creative studios.
Design origin
The boatman or ‘nauka’ motif has long appeared in Indian folk metalwork and temple processional art, where rows of oarsmen symbolise safe passage, community effort and prosperity on the waters. Crafts in Rajasthan and the Deccan have long cast small boat forms for ritual and decorative use. This design reinterprets that procession as a desk piece, letting a flotilla of oarsmen keep watch over the day’s writing.
Design details
Why you’ll love it
- Material: Iron / brass-finished metal
- Finish: Antique gold with hand-painted accents
- Pierced central cup for pens, brushes and styli
- Hand-painted diamond and rim motifs in folk palette
- Made to order in your size and finish
