Antique Hand-Carved Solid Wood & Lacquer Spice Bowl old silver and turquoise jewelry

Antique Hand-Carved Solid Wood & Lacquer Spice Bowl old silver and turquoise jewelryThe Swat Valley in N. W. Pakistan near the Afghan border is the gateway to Central Asia and the Himalayas. The thick forests of these mountains historically offered a very rare and sought after commodity in AsiaHardwood. Buildings, doors, and furniture were all carved from solid wood. Utilitarian objects included plates, bowls, spoons and containers were also made this way. The legacy of this carving culture is world renowned. This unique large

Very few of these rugs survived as they were used as packaging material or harshly in the floor

He is the most popular Kuladevata (family deity) in Maharashtra

form the basis of great carpets that age with grace and dignity

reweaving and restoration of quality contemporary hand-made and antique

reaching its full maturity in Florence

This mask came from a single collection of masks that showed extensive use & original wear and tear

Woven from soft wool gathered from local sheep herds on a goat hair foundation

Contemporary and Traditional quality rugs and carpets of distinction

All carpets and rugs are original and consummate hand-created works of art

Diameter: 14” x 14”

the Holy Cow is smooth from use and displays a very pleasing form

yellow and orange