Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Hundi Hanging Lamps These were originally used as

These were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan - particularly the Shekavati area

Features: Round form with hinged clasp fastening

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Features: Handmade Weave

it's an old tradition in China and used commonly at weddings and celebrations

Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Hundi Hanging Lamps These were originally used asThis beautifully shaped carved teak masala box comes from the Banswara tribal region of southern Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. Like many examples from the area, it is carved from a single piece of dense teak wood, giving it a pleasing weight and a smooth, tactile surface. The domed lid pivots open from a sculptural finial, revealing five interior compartmentsfour for spices and one central welloriginally used for storing essential