Hanging Indian Tika Box From Banswara - Ca 1900 Coffee Tables 5 x 5 x 7

5 x 5 x 7 (wxdxh cms) approx

They were likely used for clothes and utensil storage by women & servants

The simple repeating square pattern of the frame gives this piece an almost contemporary feel

Originally used for collecting and storing water from rivers and village wells

with its stretchers and subtly tapered legs

Hanging Indian Tika Box From Banswara - Ca 1900 Coffee Tables 5 x 5 x 7This beautifully hand carved teak wood tika box comes from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. Crafted from a single piece of teak, it was traditionally used to store red kumkum powder for creating the sacred forehead markthe tika or bindithat symbolises the Hindu third eye and spiritual protection. The interior contains three carved compartments, each used for holding pigment or ritual powders. The lid and