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In this contemporary interpretation
Crafted from solid teak and iron
It comes with 4 stone feet
There are some splits in the wood which don't detract from the overall beauty of the piece
The yuntou 'cloud head' motif at the top of the legs has been used since the 13th century and symbolises good fortune
Sarota - Betel Nut Cutter from Rajasthan - 19th Century Style - Fengweizun 'Phoenix Tail' Vases In this contemporary interpretationThis antique Indian sarota, or betelnut cutter is a cross between scissors and nutcrackers. They're used to shave slivers from the areca (betel) nut which was then mixed with spices and wrapped in betel leaves to make paan. Paan was a stimulant chewed for its psychoactive effects. This simple iron sarota dates to the 19th century and pivots on a crude manifestation of a peacock head. Many sarota were produced in Kutch, Gujarat which was a hub for
