Vintage Lacquer Pot from Rajasthan ca 1930 Material - Jackfruit Wood and surface marks consistent with

and surface marks consistent with age

This elegant table is ideal for use in a narrow hallway or as a lamp table behind a sofa

these colourful iron holders are great in the kitchen or garden as a drinks holder or can double as a plant holder

5 x 9 x 16 (wxdxh cms)

highlighting the vessel's tactile character and celebrating the beauty of age

Vintage Lacquer Pot from Rajasthan ca 1930 Material - Jackfruit Wood and surface marks consistent withIndian Lacquer boxes were used for storing jewelry or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques. Good quality lacquer pots are becoming