Teak & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Nandi Bulls a new bird would sit

a new bird would sit on a pidha when visiting her new husband's house for the first time leading to their colloquial name of 'marriage chairs'

especially on the Ganesh carving in the center

This elegant 19th-century flower stand is crafted from baimu (Chinese cypress) and originates from Jiangsu province in Eastern China

this Indian lintel would have been used above a door

Large: W33 x D33 x H70 cm

Teak & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Nandi Bulls a new bird would sitThis antique Indian grain measure dates to the 19th century. This style is most often from Rajasthan in Northern India and is constructed from roheda wood and iron. Grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down generations by families in India, and developed a rich warm patina. These make