Brass Jali Work Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Coat Hooks creates a striking decorative object

creates a striking decorative object that remains one of the most recognisable forms of Keralan folk art

This style of Tibetan side cabinet is rare to find

but it shows the traditional art of beautiful jewelry making is still very much alive in India

The natural wear and subtle paint loss enhance its authentic character

open sides

Brass Jali Work Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Coat Hooks creates a striking decorative objectThis old Indian brass box was used for the storage of paan leaves. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves. The skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India. Today this beautiful jali work box would make a perfect jewellery or keepsake box. From India UK Delivery Charge except