Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Chapati Box open structure keeps the piece

open structure keeps the piece visually light and versatile

This stunning Indian horse figure has been created using the 'lost wax technique'

Materials: Carved and painted wood

Chests and boxes in India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that conquered and influenced India

It is made from hongmu

Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Chapati Box open structure keeps the pieceThis 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