Indian Carved Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Dog Gates Rice measures were used in

Rice measures were used in markets for measuring wheat

Each piece of timber bears traces of its former life

set against a rich red backdrop

Constructed from solid teak with a deep

Indian Carved Tika Box From Banswara - 19th Century Dog Gates Rice measures were used inThis carved teak wood tika box from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan is a fine example of 19th century village craftsmanship. Traditionally carved from a single piece of teak, these boxes were used to store the sacred red powder (kumkum) applied to the forehead as a tika or bindi, an important Hindu ritual mark. This piece, over 100 years old, is richly decorated with stylised lotus carvings, a symbol of purity, and features a handle carved in