Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Kiri Wood It is the perfect counterpoint

It is the perfect counterpoint or companion to modern garden furniture

now used as a coffee table

Cross-braced sides provide both structural strength and a pleasing architectural rhythm

34 x 49 cms tall

This vintage South Indian grain measure

Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Kiri Wood It is the perfect counterpointThis is a particularly good example of an antique Indian chapati box. Brass chapati boxes were used in the old days of India as lunch boxes for packaging chapati (wheat bread) & naan bread in Rajasthan. Chapati boxes come in all sizes, but are generally round in shape with a hand engraved pattern on the top inspired by geometric motifs found in Indian temples. These beautifully characterful boxes provide a stylish alternative to single use plastic for