{"product_id":"handcrafted-lapis-lazuli-gemstone-globe","title":"The Royal Globe | Handcrafted Afghan Gemstone Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA World of Afghan Gemstone Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sculptural world globe composed from natural Afghan gemstones, with deep lapis lazuli oceans, individually inlaid countries and a brass meridian stand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Kabul by Rayees, \u003cem\u003eThe Royal Globe\u003c\/em\u003e transforms the familiar world map into a distinctive work of decorative art. Rich blue lapis lazuli forms the oceans, while individually shaped pieces of naturally coloured semi-precious stone define countries and continents across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lapis lazuli originates from Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan—one of Afghanistan’s historic sources of this celebrated blue gemstone. Each mineral element is carefully selected, shaped, assembled, polished and hand-finished in Kabul. A coordinating lapis lazuli pedestal and brass meridian complete the sculptural composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for collectors, interior designers, executives and distinguished gifting, this globe brings colour, craftsmanship and worldly character to a library, office, console, 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: l1 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;\"\u003eNatural Afghan Gemstones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis lazuli oceans are complemented by individually inlaid semi-precious stone countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 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 Each component is shaped, assembled, polished and finished by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 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 Distinctive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral colour, veining and pattern make every globe visually unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 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;\"\u003eRefined Display Piece:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A striking addition to executive offices, libraries and sophisticated residential interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 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;\"\u003eMeaningful Gift:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e An exceptional choice for travelers, collectors, diplomats and business leaders.\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: l0 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 Gemstone World Globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 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 globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 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;\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural lapis lazuli, assorted natural semi-precious stones and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 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;\"\u003eAvailable Heights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 cm and 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 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 Varies according to size and natural stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 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;\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Gemstone globe with brass meridian and lapis lazuli pedestal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 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 inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 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 11 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 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: l0 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: l0 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: l0 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\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Variation and Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural differences in colour, pyrite, calcite veining, mineral pattern, country detailing and weight are inherent characteristics of genuine stone and handmade production. Minor variations between pieces are not defects; they are part of what makes every globe unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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. Move the globe by supporting its pedestal and frame—never lift it by the sphere or meridian alone.\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 piece is made to order in approximately 11 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":52595416465728,"sku":"GLA-RLG-RAYEES-001","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0144\/files\/GLA_6_6dcce9b0-ae28-4b05-9259-a88ba8ab025a.png?v=1788973992","url":"https:\/\/goldenloomafghanistan.com\/products\/handcrafted-lapis-lazuli-gemstone-globe","provider":"Golden Loom Afghanistan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}