Carved Rosewood Seed Drill Candlestand - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood From Shanxi province

From Shanxi province

Design: Deeply carved apron with traditional Gujarati motifs

Chakki tables are repurposed teak rice grinding mills from villages in Rajasthan or Gujarat

Traditional design around the border and decorated with deer and birds

Carved Rosewood Seed Drill Candlestand - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood From Shanxi provinceThis beautifully carved rosewood seed drill has been converted into a truly unique candle stand. Dating from the 19th century it has a wonderful rich patina as old rosewood often does. Like many things in India, every day pieces were crucial for day to day life and often were embellished and beautifully carved by Marathi craftsmen. Carved on this piece, you can see Nandi bulls, the steed of Lord Shiva. Seed drills were made for the practical purpose