Brass Indian Chapati Box - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood Although used for Hindu prayers

Although used for Hindu prayers

Hand carved marble Mughal style lotus dish beautifully carved by hand in the traditional way by skilled craftsmen in small workshops in Rajasthan

where many Marwari families maintained business houses and adopted Gujarati as a language of commerce

radial muntin design

Brass Indian Chapati Box - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood Although used for Hindu prayersThis brass chapati box from Rajasthan, India, dating to circa 1900, is a fine example of traditional household craftsmanship. Chapati boxes were used as practical lunch boxes for carrying chapati (unleavened wheat bread) and naan, an essential part of Indian daily meals. Always round in form, these boxes often feature delicate hand engraved decoration inspired by the geometric and floral motifs found in temple architecture. This piece displays a