Carved Teak Masala Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Carved & Turned Mango Wood

Carved & Turned Mango Wood Candlestick From Rajasthan

These decorative pipes are a piece of social history

members are distant cousins of the Madhya Pradesh Dokras

The sticks are then riveted together with iron fittings

it brings a touch of Rajasthan’s textile heritage into the home while providing practical

Carved Teak Masala Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Carved & Turned Mango WoodAn exceptionally well carved teak Masala box with nice patination from Saurashtra. These were used for storing spices, the word "masala" means 'spice mixture' in Hindi. The lid swivels in the traditional way to reveal five orbital compartments with a central round compartment. The patination on this piece is excellent and it has been restored sensitively. Dimensions: 25. 5 x 21 x 8 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands