Iron Bound Grain Measure South India - 19thC sarang Once cooled

Once cooled

It originally opened from the top

Materials: Gilded teak with coloured glass inlay

This vintage woven willow basket would have been used by Chinese villagers to take produce to and from markets

Traditionally made from worn saris and household cloths

Iron Bound Grain Measure South India - 19thC sarang Once cooledPractical and decorative This grain measure is made from a solid piece of Jackfruit wood carved out by hand. The iron decoration is also hand forged. Grain measures were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice and pulses. In the old days the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis Today this would make a fantastic plant pot or wastepaper bin. From India 36 x 33 x 22 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options