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Suryakund
Suryakund
Suryakund
Suryakund

Suryakund

Rs. 200,000.00
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Mumbai Studio

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

Kakad Udyog Bhavan Sitaram Keer Marg, Mahim
Off L.J.Road, Mahim
400016 Mumbai MH
India

+919820971309

MIM studio uses a high density, high performance custom concrete mix which is resistant to weathering. As concrete is a composite material, each piece will be slightly different in terms of colour and texture and pores. Also over time concrete products will undergo slight efflorescence . This natural occurrence can be mitigated by frequent use. Furthermore in time concrete items do become darker as they interact with moisture and air. We use Reclaimed Teak wood for all our products, so certain features of its earlier use will be visible. The wood has been finished with linseed oil. The metal used in cufflinks is Sterling silver (925 Grade).

Avoid storing our products in humid or wet environments since water will penetrate the pores of the concrete and stain. Although we use dense mix concrete, chipping is possible if dropped or when the product makes contact with certain hard surfaces. To avoid chipping please handle the product with care and place them on soft surfaces. Our Concrete items do not require any special maintenance. Dry dusting if required with clean fibre cloth or a soft brush. For Cufflinks we have used Silver which oxidises over time, so necessary care to be taken.

All our products usually ship within 7 days of placing the order. If you need quicker delivery, Please feel free to contact us on:

studio@materialimmaterial.com

“A vast sheet of water, covered with lotus flowers, amid which thousands of aquatic birds and animals live, at the shores of which bathers washed, surrounded by jungle greenery.”

Louis Rousselet, 1894.

 

Visually the stepwells have little presence above ground, a low masonry wall or pavilion. These are excavations that often descend down five to seven stories. An encounter with it generates both a sense of surprise and a feeling of utter displacement, descending into the earth has a particularly powerful impact. Once inside, the mind takes in the intelligent configurations of stairs, landings, galleries, interior balconies and underground chambers; the telescoping views, towering pavilions and the powerful dance of light and shadow is absolutely captivating.

Accustomed to looking up at architecture, rarely do we see structures with sublime engineering, craftsmanship and masonry going downwards. These magnificent structures have been an indispensable part of several Indian civilisations. Built by members of the ruling class, wealthy merchants or landowners, these were designed to store and replenish groundwater. During their glory days there would be peacocks dancing on the walls, noises of laughing children playing in abandon by the steps, and singing women as they went to collect water, creating a beautiful sanctum of happiness away from the scorching heat of the tropical landscapes.

The Suryakund is a part of the Sun temple complex in Modhera. The first look of the temple is its glowing reflection in the kund, which is a stylized mirror image of the Shikhara (temple spire). Symbolically bringing together fire and water.

The kund measures 53.6 meters X 36.6 meters at ground level. Its numerous steps are reminiscent of an Escher painting with unending staircases. The kund has 4 levels defined by terraces that punctuate the numerous pyramidal steps. While descending one starts seeing the 108 shrines that embellish the kund. The rectilinear steps and intricately carved shrines together create a captivating play of light and shadows, transcending the visitor into another realm.

Stepwells as a building typology is completely unique to India. As a design studio, we are absolutely captivated by these magnificent subterranean structures that are essentially stages for the orchestra of light and shadow.

We invite you to experience these breath taking structures in miniature form complete with its play of light and shadow.

 

Suryakund (Limited Edition)

Dimensions (WxDxH) : 457 x 345 x 121 mm

Weight : 22.82 kg

Material : Concrete

Note : The product is made to order and ships in 2-3 weeks on conformation of order.

 

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