Late 19th Century Large Indian Red Tikka Box (8) Textiles taking up to 2 months

taking up to 2 months to complete with 60 individual steps

seamlessly blending traditional elegance with contemporary functionality

looking up to the women on the balcony

The hood (Kaji Zukin) features a structured deep cap with a draped neck guard that splits into long side panels to shield the shoulders

Late 19th Century Large Indian Red Tikka Box (8) Textiles taking up to 2 monthsThis 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