Old Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1920 Chapati Box In her right hand is

In her right hand is a mace

or simply as a decorative object that brings cultural depth and character into an interior

The cabinet is richly decorated in gilt against a deep black lacquer ground

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

with softened edges and characterful marks that only centuries of use can create

Old Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1920 Chapati Box In her right hand isThese old Indian grain measures have been upcycled and embellished with ornate brass. Made from jackfruit wood and from South India, grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down generations by families in India, and developed a rich warm patina.  These make fabulous planters, decorative