Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Poplar They used for storage of

They used for storage of silks

170 x 45 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

Our reclaimed teak wood is salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

The mihrab arch motif is seen across India and the Near East and is a clear influence of the sustained occupation of India by the Mughals between 1526 and 1761

Dimensions: W233 x D60 x H99 cm

Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Poplar They used for storage ofThese carved 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. This piece dates to the start of the 20th century and is over 100 years old. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed in a group on a wall or table.