Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten These boxes were multifunctional and

These boxes were multifunctional and used both as tiffin boxes and betel boxes (kun it)

97 x 47 x 161 (wxdxh cms)

Although the art of Persian carpet making goes back many centuries

Featuring a beautifully balanced twin-arched opening beneath stylised floral carving

the interior is fitted with a single shelf

Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten These boxes were multifunctional andThis charming hand carved teak bowl, known as a parath, was traditionally used across India for mixing chapatti and paratha dough. Sculpted from a single block of teak, it takes a distinctive turtle form with gently curved sides and a smooth, worked interior. The rich patina and tool marks speak to generations of use, while the turtle shapeoften associated with longevity and stabilityadds symbolic character to this practical 19th century domestic