Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Material - Satin Wood It is a mid 20th

It is a mid 20th century (circa 1960) production of an earlier style

These beautiful wooden Indian boxes are hand painted by local artists in Rajasthan in classic designs inspired by antique Jain book boxes

this piece embodies both cultural heritage and village artistry

Origin: Gujarat / Maharashtra

durable hardwood native to Rajasthan — the piece has developed a rich

Carved Teak Tika Box From Banswara, Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Material - Satin Wood It is a mid 20thThis beautifully hand carved tika box originates from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan and dates to around 1900. Expertly shaped from a single block of teak wood, it was traditionally used to hold kumkumthe sacred red powder applied to the forehead as a tika or bindi in Hindu ritual practice. The surface is decorated with incised lotus and star motifs, symbols of purity and spiritual awakening. Rising from the centre is a stylised horse finial,