Carved Cedar Parath Bowl From Kullu - Ca 1920 Hats comes with its original contents

comes with its original contents - rare to find these days

5 x 25 x 5

Each morning and evening when Puja - Hindu prayers are performed a red mark which is called a tika or bindi is placed on the centre of the forehead and sometimes holy figures and chests used by the family

Used in the old days by Indian merchants and traders in the bazars for storing their cash and ledgers

fertility and happiness

Carved Cedar Parath Bowl From Kullu - Ca 1920 Hats comes with its original contentsThis old wooden parath bowl is from the Himalayan valley of Kulu. Paraths were used as mixing bowls for making chapati and paratha and are found across India. Paraths are always carved from a single piece of timber and in this case, it is made from well patinated cedar wood, a staple wood used in the Himalayas. This piece has been specifically selected for its excellent old patina which comes from frequent use over many years. Dimensions: 36 x 40 x 12