Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Architectural Doors valued for their durability and

valued for their durability and portability

These decorative Indian star bowls are hand carved in white marble by skilled craftspeople in Udaipur using traditional methods

Restored in our UK workshops

The original carving is covered with patches of paintwork which have accumulated over the years to give these mirrors a truly unique look

製年德宣明大 translating to 'proclaiming great virtues'

Dhokra Mango Coin Purse From Bengal - 19th Century Architectural Doors valued for their durability andThis Indian bronze money box is made in the shape of a mango fruit using the dhokra lost wax technique. It is from the West of India, around Orissa and Bengal. Dhokra is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique. The process is commonly known as Cire Perdue. The object to be cast is sculpted from beeswax is mixed with a little oil. When finished the entire piece is coated with clay made from termite hills to create the mould. The