Brass Jali Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Candlesticks Officials Hat Chair Armchair -

Officials Hat Chair Armchair - Elm 19thC

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Like many things in India these knife sheaths were made for a practical purpose - for cutting grass in the Terai - beautifully carved from teak by Nepalese craft-men in the Terai - 19th century - Seldom used in these times of modern tools

Chairs were unusual to find in most of Asia as the majority of people slept

Brass Jali Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Candlesticks Officials Hat Chair Armchair -This Indian jali work box was used for storage of Paan leaves. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves. The skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India. Today this beautiful jali work box would make a perfect jewellery or keepsake box. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands &