Late 19th Century Large Indian Red Tikka Box (8) Textiles looking up to the women

looking up to the women on the balcony

and will come with a ceiling rose

seamlessly blending traditional elegance with contemporary functionality

the simple yet intricate carvings also showcase the effort put into the making of these buddhas

originally this piece would have most likely been a kimono

Late 19th Century Large Indian Red Tikka Box (8) Textiles looking up to the womenThis 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