{"product_id":"handcrafted-lapis-lazuli-eiffel-tower","title":"The Parisian Icon | Handcrafted Lapis Lazuli Eiffel Tower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unmistakable silhouette of the Eiffel Tower is interpreted in richly coloured Afghan lapis lazuli, uniting Parisian architecture with centuries of gemstone craftsmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Kabul by Rayees, \u003cem\u003eThe Parisian Icon\u003c\/em\u003e transforms one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks into a sculptural work of natural stone art. Carefully shaped lapis lazuli panels create its soaring geometric form, tiered structure and architectural arches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lapis lazuli originates from Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan—Afghanistan’s historic source of this celebrated blue gemstone. Each component is individually shaped, assembled, polished and hand-finished in Kabul, allowing the stone’s deep blue tones, natural pyrite flecks and calcite veining to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for collectors, interior designers, travelers and meaningful gifting, this sculpture brings architectural character and Afghan craftsmanship to a console, library, executive office, display cabinet or formal living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors and Interior Designers Choose It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eGenuine Afghan Lapis Lazuli:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from natural stone sourced from Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eArchitectural Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A sculptural interpretation of the Eiffel Tower with a strong geometric silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Kabul:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaped, assembled, polished and finished by hand rather than mass-produced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eNaturally One of a Kind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Every sculpture carries its own blue tones, mineral markings and handmade details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eDistinctive Collectible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Created for refined interiors, landmark collectors and memorable gifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative Eiffel Tower Sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e One sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Natural Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,164 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep natural blue with pyrite and calcite characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade stone construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eProduction Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eLapis Lazuli Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003ePlace of Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Kabul, Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eArtisan \/ Workshop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Variation and Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in blue tone, pyrite, calcite veining, surface character and weight are signatures of genuine lapis lazuli. Because every component is shaped and assembled by hand, subtle differences in alignment and detailing may also occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese variations are not defects; they are evidence of natural material and individual craftsmanship. A Golden Loom Afghanistan Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay indoors on a stable, level surface. Dust gently with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical polish, prolonged moisture, direct heat and sudden impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways lift the sculpture from its lower body or base. Never carry it by the narrow upper section or pointed finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade to Order and Insured Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture is made to order in approximately 6 days. Following production and final inspection, it is securely packed and dispatched with tracking and insured international delivery to eligible destinations. Estimated delivery is 7–21 days after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Loom Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e connects collectors with the living traditions of Afghan craftsmanship—objects of material beauty, cultural depth and lasting presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Loom Afghanistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52593370693952,"sku":"GLA-LAPIS-EIFFEL-26AFG","price":509.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0144\/files\/GLA_6_a1beda96-ed87-4c87-a3bc-efadea2948f7.png?v=1789015969","url":"https:\/\/goldenloomafghanistan.com\/products\/handcrafted-lapis-lazuli-eiffel-tower","provider":"Golden Loom Afghanistan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}