Teak & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Wool The design features swooping kingfishers

The design features swooping kingfishers and doves over blossoming chrysanthemums & hibiscus flowers

They were exported to India as lighting for large homes and to adorn the beautiful palaces during the 19th century

these ar edry clean only and they may fade in strong direct sunlight

The table's rustic pine wood frame is solid and functional

Dimensions: W233 x D60 x H99 cm

Teak & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Wool The design features swooping kingfishersThese antique Indian grain measures date to the 19th century and are over 100 years old. This style is most often from Rajasthan & Gujarat in Northern India and is constructed from teak wood and iron. Grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. In Gujarat these measures are called mapiyun. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down