Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Kiri Wood This vintage South Indian grain

This vintage South Indian grain measure

Crafted from roheda wood

1849-51 (Kaei era)

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It is the perfect counterpoint or companion to modern garden furniture

Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Kiri Wood This vintage South Indian grainThis is a particularly good example of an antique Indian chapati box. Brass chapati boxes were used in the old days of India as lunch boxes for packaging chapati (wheat bread) & naan bread in Rajasthan. Chapati boxes come in all sizes, but are generally round in shape with a hand engraved pattern on the top inspired by geometric motifs found in Indian temples. These beautifully characterful boxes provide a stylish alternative to single use plastic for