Kashmir Tinned Paan Dan Box - 19th Century Dog Gates Beautifully carved Mango Wood Mirror

Beautifully carved Mango Wood Mirror - inspired by the traditional style of Kutchi Dowry chests

He looks up at the stars has he holds a compass

or even as small planters

Beautifully carved by hand in the old fashion way by skilled craftsmen in small workshops in Rajasthan

or simply as a decorative object that tells the story of China's rural past

Kashmir Tinned Paan Dan Box - 19th Century Dog Gates Beautifully carved Mango Wood MirrorA late 19th century paan box from Kashmir. Rich with intricate repouss and pierced work decoration, this box is made from copper which has been tinned (a traditional local process called kalai). The kalai process is to avoid contents coming into contact with bare copper which can make food toxic. Hindus also believe that copper attracts a divine consciousness. The lid is decorated with Surya (sun) and Chandra (moon) symbolising ultimate cosmic