Indian Brass Rice Measure From Orissa - Early 20thC Bedside Cabinets A beautiful table lamp with

A beautiful table lamp with a touch of the orient made from a reproduction celadon glazed tea jar - Each piece is made in the traditional way by hand

It dates from the mid 19thC & is made from Teak wood

this pot represents both artistry and history in equal measure

Originally made as a pair but they are available separately

Old carved teak Nandi bull toy From Andhra Pradesh - the Nandi bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva

Indian Brass Rice Measure From Orissa - Early 20thC Bedside Cabinets A beautiful table lamp withThis old brass rice measure is from the Dhokra Damar tribes of Orissa in North East India. This style of dhokra work dates to the late 19th & early 20th centuries. These measures would have been used daily by families for measuring out rice in bazaars and for cooking. The Dhokra tribe extends from Bihar to West Bengal and Orissa; members are distant cousins of the Madhya Pradesh Dhokras. A few hundred years ago the Dhokras of Central and Eastern India