Regency Style Black Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan -19th Century Chapati Box they would look very dramatic

they would look very dramatic in a minimalist setting

The lids of these examples are beautifully decorated with concentric engraved borders and floral bosses at the centre

often featuring intricate hand-engraved designs inspired by the geometric motifs of Indian temples

Tibetan cabinets are constructed from cedar or pine and decorated in the traditional Tibetan colours

it was originally used as a rice or grain grinding mill in rural Rajasthan or Gujarat

Regency Style Black Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan -19th Century Chapati Box they would look very dramaticIndian Lacquer boxes are used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques. Good quality lacquer pots originally came from Rajasthan, Kutch and Gujarat and are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This old Indian lacquer pot was made in the regency style and is from Rajasthan. Multiple layers of lacquer are applied by