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5 x 97 (wxdxh cms)
Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery
Note some damage to pith paper on right hand side
while the disciplined roundels and borders point to patterns derived from kati rimo silk brocades—textile sources that early Tibetan workshops translated into paint
Old Peacock Textile Printing Block From Jaipur - Ca 1930 Origin - Kizilayak 5 x 97 (wxdxh cms)The knowledge of carving these intricate wooden textile printing blocks has been handed down through generations in Jaipur. This fascinating technique for printing cotton is very skilled. Watching the printers at their craft is mesmerising. The speed at that they work along the long tables, often in conjunction with others who contribute to the pattern is impressive. The work is laborious, but the results are wonderful. Dimensions: 12 x 16 x 6. 5
