Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Stools & Benches The iconic Indian grinder table

The iconic Indian grinder table is known colloquially as a chakki

Just a lovely piece of old gnarled wood - Art in it's raw form

74 x 8 x 163 (wxdxh cms)

Standing in a serene posture with hands held in prayer (añjali mudrā)

These days they are perfect for use in a modern kitchen or even for hiding the sound system

Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Stools & Benches The iconic Indian grinder tableThis three drawer jewellery box from Saurashtra is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design. Carved from rosewood and adorned with brass metalwork, the three drawers are kept securely locked by three locking pins only accessible by unlocking the lid (the locking pins are visible in the image of the box open.) This style of box is only found in Gujarat in the areas of Kutch & Saurashtra and brass peacocks often adorn