Brass Dhokra Money Box From Orissa - Early 19th Century Woodblock Print Made From 100 Percent Cotton

Made From 100 Percent Cotton In India these are dry clean only

Bulb: 3 x SES - Small screw fitting bulbs (max 60w) not include

37 x 8 x 35 (wxdxh cms)

allowing skilled printers to create richly layered textiles with rhythm and accuracy

encasing it in clay from termite mounds

Brass Dhokra Money Box From Orissa - Early 19th Century Woodblock Print Made From 100 Percent CottonThis old Indian brass box is from the Dhokra tribal area of Orissa. Dokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal. As well as money, this box has been used for storing slaked lime used in the consumption of paan which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Dokra also spelt Dhokra Circa 100 yrs Old is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique. The process is commonly known as Cire Perdue. The object