Indian Chakki Coffee Table From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Kizilayak ochre and faded red paint

ochre and faded red paint remain across the surface

as such it is highly prized in China and therefore more expensive

They're often depicted in Chinese paintings such as the ones in the photos

Cushion front fabric is soft pile poly velvet Luxurious indigo velvet backing and piping Includes extra stuffed 100% duck feather-filled cushion pad Concealed zip fastening Dry clean only

Indian Chakki Coffee Table From Rajasthan - 19thC Origin - Kizilayak ochre and faded red paintThe iconic Indian grinder table is known colloquially as a chakki. These tables have been used in The West as round coffee tables, dog beds & seats. Chakki tables are repurposed teak rice grinding mills from villages in Rajasthan or Gujarat. Originally used with quern stones for grinding wheat or other grains. There is normally a small door at the side for the flour to come out. The Hindi name for these hand operated mills is 'Chakki' or 'Chukki.'