Snake Boat Race - Resin Bookend

More than just a bookend, this functional piece of art brings to life one of Kerala’s most thrilling and beloved traditions — the iconic Snake Boat Race. Capturing a vibrant scene with rowers in perfect rhythm and onlookers gathered on a bridge above, this handcrafted resin bookend is a striking homage to the excitement and unity that define Kerala’s festive spirit.

This bookend is both a decorative showpiece and a practical addition to your shelf. Whether at home or in the office, it adds a bold splash of Kerala’s cultural heritage to your space, transporting you to the bustling banks of the backwaters during boat race season.

Details

Material: Quality Marble Dust and Resin piece painted by hand

Size: Approximately H -15 cm x W-15 cm x L -11 cm per side

Includes: 2 pieces of the bookend, Authenticity Card and a special Snake Boat race Bookmark

Weight: Approximately 1000 grams

Care & instructions: These hand painted Bookends are meant for display and to support books only. Please handle them with care and do not wash. Please use a feather duster or similar to brush off dust.

Please note that these pieces are hand painted and therefor may have variations to the photo represented.

Backstory

In the lush backwaters of Kerala, a timeless tradition pulses through the rivers each year — the Snake Boat Race, or Vallam Kali. In a small village surrounded by coconut palms, this race is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of teamwork, pride, and legacy.

Entire communities come together — families reunite, children cheer with painted faces, and generations gather by the water’s edge, hearts beating to the rhythm of the oars. It’s a moment where the river becomes a stage, the boats become warriors, and the people become one.

This bookend is a tribute to that collective energy — a reminder that tradition isn’t just remembered, it’s felt.