Chip Carved Merchants Box From Bikaner - 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer they make wonderful bed covers

they make wonderful bed covers or a very dramatic wall covering or curtain

lotus flower or noose

The purpose was to deter unwilling visitors

An early 20thC rosewood & brass chillum from Rajasthan - used by sadhus (holy men) for smoking hashish & cannabis

The rich honey and amber tones of the timber

Chip Carved Merchants Box From Bikaner - 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer they make wonderful bed coversThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from the town of Bikaner and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. Beautifully bound in hand forged iron and brass this box features circular patterns carved into the sides and lid. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their