Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps 59 x 5 x 74

59 x 5 x 74 (wxdxh cms)

Cabinets from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India

Available in two colours

its very well constructed and was probably owed by a wealthy trader

Used originally to store textiles

Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps 59 x 5 x 74Brass chapati boxes were used in the old days of India as lunch boxes for packaging chapati (wheat bread) & naan bread in Rajasthan. Chapati boxes come in all sizes, but are generally round in shape with a hand engraved pattern on the top inspired by geometric motifs found in Indian temples. These beautifully characterful boxes provide a stylish alternative to single use plastic for use as lunch boxes or for food presentation at a dinner party. As our