Dahi Wada Sweet Mould From Mahrasthra - 19th Century slipper Guizhou Province is in the

Guizhou Province is in the South of China

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These highly decorative dowry chests were traditionally commissioned as part of a bride’s marriage trousseau and were intended to store valuable textiles

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This one is constructed from elm wood and is originally from the early 1900's

Dahi Wada Sweet Mould From Mahrasthra - 19th Century slipper Guizhou Province is in theLike many things in India these were made for a practical purpose. Beautifully carved from teak by Maharathi craftsmen in the 19th Century. Seldom used in Indian kitchens in these times of modern materials, the Dahi Wada were used in the old days during festival times as sweet moulds. A perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed in a group on a wall or table. Dimensions: 21. 5 x 12 x 3. 5 (wxdxh cms)