Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Antique Features: Rounded form

Features: Rounded form

The shaped apron beneath each shelf introduces a subtle softness to the otherwise linear frame

All our mirrors are made using either reclaimed architectural timbers or sustainably sourced mango wood

They were used in stone havelis - the stylish homes of the more wealthy

Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Antique Features: Rounded formThis colourful Indian lacquer box is a good collectors piece. Indian Lacquer boxes were used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead). Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using