Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Soft Furnishing This is a high quality

This is a high quality reproduction piece cast in brass and made using the same techniques

it is extremely well made

The striking red lacquer stands apart from the more commonly encountered natural wood or dark-stained tansu

The doors are beautifully carved from the very hardwearing jackfruit wood

It has been hand turned on the potters wheel using traditional techniques handed down from one generation to the next by skilled families of master potters

Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Soft Furnishing This is a high qualityThis beautifully carved antique Indian seed drill, known in Gujarat as an orani (), is a striking example of rural craftsmanship elevated through decorative artistry. Dating to the 19th or early 20th century, it was originally used to sow seeds evenly across cultivated fields, drawn by oxen and guiding grain through its carved channels into the soil. Over generations of practical use, the hardwood has developed a rich, glossy patina, with softened