Venkateshwar
01/01 in the WorldThe lord of the sacred hills.
A carved, hand-painted box with a lotus, waves and a conch in relief, holding the Venkateshwar pen, a hand-painted inkwell, a bookmark and a conch-shaped pen stand.
The story
Venkateshwar, the lord of the sacred hills, is Vishnu as he is worshipped at Tirumala. The lid of the box carries his conch, the shankha, beside a lotus and rolling waves, carved in relief and painted by hand.
Inside lie the hand-painted Venkateshwar pen, a blue hand-painted inkwell, a bookmark and a pen stand shaped like a conch, in blue and gold.
Every piece is painted and finished by hand, so no two sets are quite the same.
How do I own Venkateshwar?
Venkateshwar is an Exclusive Edition: a single piece, 01/01 in the world, made by hand for one person. Send the form on this page with your country, and the STEX team will reply with the price and when it could be ready.
How long does it take to make?
Each piece is made by hand at the STEX workshop in India. The time depends on the work involved, and we confirm it when we reply to your enquiry, so write early if you need it for a date.
Can it be shipped outside India?
Yes. STEX ships every order free with tracking, anywhere in the world. Import duties, if any, are set by the destination country.
Can I have one made to my own design?
Yes. Describe your idea with the form on the Exclusive Editions page, and the workshop will tell you what is possible and how it would be made.
Is it a good gift?
Exclusive Editions are made for milestones: weddings, significant birthdays, festivals and corporate gifts. Our gift guide covers choosing a pen, a nib and an ink for someone else.
Ask about Venkateshwar
Tell us where you are. We’ll reply with the price and when it could be ready.
