Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Poplar candle box and a sturdy

candle box and a sturdy chain that prevents the lid from falling open and straining the hinges

Traces of the original paintwork still survives and it has a sturdy back previously repaired with a metal patch

this mirror is not only rich in history but also an environmentally responsible choice

Burr elm is difficult to find as it comes from the tree burls

Date: Late 19th Century

Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Poplar candle box and a sturdyBrass chapati boxes were used in the old days of India as lunch boxes for packaging chapati (wheat bread) & naan bread in Rajasthan. Chapati boxes come in all sizes, but are generally round in shape with a hand engraved pattern on the top inspired by geometric motifs found in Indian temples. These beautifully characterful boxes provide a stylish alternative to single use plastic for use as lunch boxes or for food presentation at a dinner party. As our