Lacquered Indian Candlestick Table Lamp Material - Rosewood decorative script bands

decorative script bands

The practice of lacquering came from Sindh many Sindhi people migrated to Kutch bringing tradition with them

The brasswork on this trunk its excellent and early dating this piece to the early 19th century

These antique Chinese side tables (sold separately) are made from red elm (jumu) and would have been used as stools or side tables

5 x 62  (wxdxh cms)

Lacquered Indian Candlestick Table Lamp Material - Rosewood decorative script bandsThis unique lamp has been converted from a lacquered teak candle stick From Rajasthan. Lacquering is done by a skilled craftsman on a hand powered lathe. The wood is spun and a 'lac stick' is pressed against it. As it spins, friction softens the lac which then coats the surface of the wood. Wired and PAT tested in our UK workshops. Specifications: Flex: 2m of twisted brown flex included 3 Pin UK Plug Bulb: B22 bayonet (max 60w) not included (available