Late 19th Century Red Tikka Box (12) Textiles and the hinges have had

and the hinges have had to be replaced

This interesting piece is a large

an accent stitch beginning as a necessity among rural communities

this specific model is an Iwachu Tetsu Kyusu Sakura

Having very similar carvings to the larger buddha

Late 19th Century Red Tikka Box (12) Textiles and the hinges have hadThis 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