Late 19th Century Red Tikka Box (10) Baskets & Storage there is some wear on

there is some wear on the bottom

A large vintage tin advertising sign from India

Throughout this textile you may notice the sashiko running stitch which anchors the added patchwork mirroring a purely utilitarian purpose rather than decorative intension

It is written in an Indian sub-language of Gujarati

with the curved arms ending to meet the front supporting posts and the top rail fitted flush to the side posts

Late 19th Century Red Tikka Box (10) Baskets & Storage there is some wear onThis stunning box originated in India and is known as a Tikka box. This box was handcrafted from wood and has a faded rich red colour, apart from the inside which is stained orange from the powder. It has a circular shape with a distinct hand carved lid on top. Originally, it was used to store sacred powders such as kumkum powder or vermillion. They are then used for applying a bindi or tilak on the forehead during religious ceremonies or as a