Tika Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Console Tables Finished with a softly distressed

Finished with a softly distressed surface

The rich history of the Persian carpet goes back to at least 400BC when according to Xenophon

Originally dating from the 19th century and painted using stone pigments

Dimensions: W156 x D31 x H215 cm

This 19th-century teak chest from India is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship

Tika Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Console Tables Finished with a softly distressedThese carved teak wood tika boxes originate from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan and date to the 19th century. Traditionally carved from a single solid block of teak, they were used to store the red pigmentkumkum or sindoorused to make the sacred forehead mark known as a tika or bindi. The interior compartments reflect this purpose, with a central rounded well for the primary pigment and smaller surrounding divisions for additional colours or