Hanging Indian Tika Box From Banswara - Ca 1900 Occasional Tables Perfect for a truly unique

Perfect for a truly unique piece of wall art

Red was a far less commonly used colour

paan leaves and the various ingredients required for paan preparation

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Traditionally made from worn saris and domestic fabrics

Hanging Indian Tika Box From Banswara - Ca 1900 Occasional Tables Perfect for a truly uniqueThis beautifully hand carved teak wood tika box comes from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. Crafted from a single piece of teak, it was traditionally used to store red kumkum powder for creating the sacred forehead markthe tika or bindithat symbolises the Hindu third eye and spiritual protection. The interior contains three carved compartments, each used for holding pigment or ritual powders. The lid and