Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - 19th Century Chest of Drawers These Himalayan cedar wood chests

These Himalayan cedar wood chests come from the Kulu valley in Himachal Pradesh and were used for storage

This very decorative monastic chest is from Central Tibet and dates to the 18th century

Supplied with a stand and grill these medium size kadai are the perfect size for sitting around a log fire at night or for use as a barbecue

These hand painted pots are a great stand alone piece

Originally used as a grain measure

Teak Masala Box From Banswara Tribal Region - 19th Century Chest of Drawers These Himalayan cedar wood chestsThese teak wood tika boxes from Banswara tribal region in Rajasthan are usually carved from a single piece of teak wood. They were used for storing the red powder used for marking the forehead of Hindus known as a tika mark or bindi. The combination of adze marks, smoothing from constant use and a rich patina make this piece a wonderful decorative piece. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed