Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zinc Beeswax is mixed with a

Beeswax is mixed with a little oil and kneaded well to soften it

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you may need just one size up from the standard UK size as they are hand made although they will stretch as they are worn in

The background still has its original vermillion & cinnabar paint and the panels are inset with mica which would have sparkled in candlelight

Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zinc Beeswax is mixed with aThis 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