Brass & Iron Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Dog Gates They stone pots were used

They stone pots were used in India for day-to-day cooking in a process known as 'dum cooking' where the pot is sealed and food cooked over a long period of time resulting in a strong infusion of flavors without the loss of liquid

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A richly worked Rajasthani silver amulet combining Ganesh

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Brass & Iron Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Dog Gates They stone pots were usedThis Indian antique etched brass box is from Shekhawati and is an excellent example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents. The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with iron and brass. The brasswork is delicately hand beaten, etched,