Carved Brass Paan (Betelnut) Box from Rajasthan Circa - 19th Century Toys These simple white marble plates

These simple white marble plates are delicately hand carved in Rajasthan and finished by hand sanding

Carved Stone Horse From Hebei Province

adapted as a console table

Technique: Traditional running stitch (Kantha) using repurposed textiles

Carved Brass Paan (Betelnut) Box from Rajasthan Circa - 19th Century Toys These simple white marble platesThis 19th century brass supari box is from the Indonesian Archipelago and would have been used for storing betel nut supari, also known as paan. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Rectangular in shape with lobed ends and beautifully carved with floral patterns, it has a nice patina from frequent daily use. Paan boxes are found across Asia and due to the