Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Console Tables the wood emits a delightful

the wood emits a delightful

Being very lightweight and sturdy

Guaranteed frost hardy - winter in North China drops to -20 Celsius

As the frame is reclaimed from buildings it is crafted from sustainably sourced wood

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Spotted Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Console Tables the wood emits a delightfulThis 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