Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia while the gentle wear

while the gentle wear

Ca 1838 - 1912

A Japanese woodblock print by Hokusai from his Manga Volume 13 book depicting waterfalls

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

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

Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia while the gentle wearThis 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