Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Seating Like many things in India

Like many things in India

small drawers in the lower section replaced in keeping with the original design

From Persia

Indian food storage caddies come in all sizes

Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Seating Like many things in IndiaThis charming hand carved teak bowl, known as a parath, was traditionally used across India for mixing chapatti and paratha dough. Sculpted from a single block of teak, it takes a distinctive turtle form with gently curved sides and a smooth, worked interior. The rich patina and tool marks speak to generations of use, while the turtle shapeoften associated with longevity and stabilityadds symbolic character to this practical 19th century domestic