Chukki Rice Mill From Rajasthan - 19th Century Finish - Black Lacquer This rare 19th-century lacquered turban

This rare 19th-century lacquered turban box originates from Sindh

This beautiful elm altar table still retains the original maroon lacquer on the front and legs

Features: Decorative Burmese brass inlaid wirework

making it an easy piece to incorporate into both contemporary and rustic interiors

Dimensions: W38 x D38 x H77 cm

Chukki Rice Mill From Rajasthan - 19th Century Finish - Black Lacquer This rare 19th-century lacquered turbanThe iconic Indian grinder table is known colloquially as a chakki. These tables have been used in The West as round coffee tables, dog beds & seats. Chakki tables are repurposed teak rice grinding mills from villages in Rajasthan or Gujarat. Originally used with quern stones for grinding wheat or other grains. There is normally a small door at the side for the flour to come out. The Hindi name for these hand operated mills is 'Chakki' or 'Chukki.'