Framed Indian Horoscope From Gujarat - Ca 1930's Jewellery Boxes Traditionally used beside entrances or

Traditionally used beside entrances or within interior alcoves to hold small oil lamps or candles

The style is classicly indicative of Saurashtra in Gujarat

These charming window shutters have turned from a deep red to a faded pink with traces of yellow over many years of exposure to the hot sun

Then beeswax is mixed with a little oil and kneaded well to soften it

symbolising strength

Framed Indian Horoscope From Gujarat - Ca 1930's Jewellery Boxes Traditionally used beside entrances orThis painted Indian horoscope is a particularly good example of the style. These tribal horoscopes are hand painted and are unusual to find intact. They are almost entirely exclusive to the states of Rajasthan & Gujarat. This example dates to the early 20th century, circa 1930. The upper depiction could be Rahu, one of nine navagraha (Hindu celestial bodies), and is the ascending node of the moon. Rahu is complimented by Ketu, the descending node of