Brass Jali Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Candlesticks Officials Hat Chair Armchair -

Officials Hat Chair Armchair - Elm 19thC

30 x 6 x 27 (wxdxh cms)

Like many things in India these knife sheaths were made for a practical purpose - for cutting grass in the Terai - beautifully carved from teak by Nepalese craft-men in the Terai - 19th century - Seldom used in these times of modern tools

Made for export to Britain in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage

These gathered cotton lampshades are crafted from 100% block printed voile fabric

Brass Jali Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Candlesticks Officials Hat Chair Armchair -This Indian jali work box was used for storage of Paan leaves. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves. The skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India. Today this beautiful jali work box would make a perfect jewellery or keepsake box. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands &