Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19th Century Material - Maple Wood and daily habit

and daily habit

but also outside shops

The colour is achieved by adding a coloured lacquer onto the tanned leather

120 x 5 x 210 (w x d x h cms)

This genuine example of a well used altar cabinet retains its true age and patina

Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19th Century Material - Maple Wood and daily habitThis intricately carved antique Indian box was used to store vibhuti. Vibhuti is also referred to as bhasma and is sacred ash used for tikka symbolising the mystic power of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Tikka is applied to the forehead and the ashes serve as a reminder that all existence eventually ends with ash. This style of box is made from jackfruit and is from Karnataka, South India. The pegs on top are symbolic representations of Shiva Lingam. From