Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Brass Bound Chests 76 x 41 x 81

76 x 41 x 81 (wxdxh cms)

Designed for the export market

These mirrors are made from sustainable mango wood

This particular piece has beautifully carved flanges with floral motifs often used by northern nomads

The plain weave textile is handwoven in the traditional way on a loom from locally grown hand-spun cotton

Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Brass Bound Chests 76 x 41 x 81This antique parinda from Gujarat, western India, is a window into traditional Indian village architecture. Hand carved from stone, its rose pink surface and ornate legs display beautifully intricate carving note the lotus style column bases and deep geometric carving along the top edge. Designed to support earthen water pots, the parinda cleverly channels condensation from the pots into a carved drip tray, allowing water to exit through a front spout