Old Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1920 Throws and Africa

and Africa

The main body of this kakesuzuri is made from keyaki (red elm) and is finished with fuki-urushi lacquer

Patinated from daily use

Made for travelling and storage of clothing they are robust work well in a contemporary western space as a coffee table

166 x 20 x 251 (wxdxh cms)

Old Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1920 Throws and AfricaThese old grain measures have been upcycled and embellished with ornate brass. Made from jackfruit wood and from South India, 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. These make fabulous planters or waste paper bins. Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 20. 5 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options