Carved Indian Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Cashmere Technique: Hand-embroidered using traditional suzani

Technique: Hand-embroidered using traditional suzani stitchwork

these cauldrons were used in both Tamil & Malayali homes and could hold vast amounts of food

The painting is original from Jodhpur - 19th Century

From Nagaland

Traditionally they weave the rugs from the wool provided by their own sheep which they move from region to region to graze alongside other herd animals such as horses

Carved Indian Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Cashmere Technique: Hand-embroidered using traditional suzaniParaths were used as mixing bowls for making chapatti and paratha. The paraths are carved from a single piece of timber and are usually made from teak or acacia wood our old parath bowls have a wonderful patina which comes from frequent use over many years. This particular bowl is made from teak wood.