Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Red Coral These old pots come from

These old pots come from South Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

This cabinet has been lovingly constructed from reclaimed teak from old Indian buildings that have fallen into a state of disrepair

sight (a mirror)

Origin: Rajasthan and Gujarat

A well-made and authentic example of Meiji-period Kanto cabinetry

Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Red Coral These old pots come fromThese 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. From