Lacquer Turban Box From Sindh - 19th Century Kang Tables tactile surface

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The detailed chip carving on this manjus is of exceptional quality and unusually

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Dokra metal casting is one of the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India that uses the lost wax casting method

The doors are fastened with traditional locking pins concealed by a brass locking plate

Lacquer Turban Box From Sindh - 19th Century Kang Tables tactile surfaceThis rare 19th century lacquered turban box originates from Sindh, a region celebrated for its highly skilled lacquer turning traditions. Crafted from turned wood and decorated using traditional lac application techniques, the box represents one of the finest forms of domestic craftsmanship produced in the region during the 19th century. Such containers were used to store and protect valuable textiles, including ceremonial turbans, and were prized