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The red and green tones are classic colours used in Bikaner
Zeeba (or Zipak / Kirtimukha) was a protector demon created by Shiva
Chest of 3 Drawers - Bone Inlay work- tinted Indigo Blue from Rajasthan - Perfect for a bedroom or bathroom
decorative cresting along the top
Supplied in an old Black Lacquered Frame with some minor damage to the frame
Indian Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Miao Tribe The red and green tonesThis lacquer pot is from Rajasthan. Used for storing bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead signifying the third eye). Lacquering is done by skilled craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques. Our lacquer boxes
