Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia This rustic elm saddle stool

This rustic elm saddle stool is constructed with a thick piece of solid elm shaped like a saddle using traditional carpentry

Specification:

These mirrors would have been commissioned for wealthy merchants in Gujarat & Rajasthan in India

Ideal for use beneath a TV or sound system

This piece is not old but it is made from reclaimed Elm which usually comes from old Chinese doors

Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia This rustic elm saddle stoolThis 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