{"product_id":"lacquer-antique-turban-box-from-rajasthan","title":"Lacquer Turban Box From Rajasthan - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eA more unusual find, lacquer turban boxes have become rare in India and are excellent collector's pieces. This box is from Rajasthan and has lovely old patinated brass handles and lock with a key. It is over 120 years old and dates from the late 19th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand-powered lathe. The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot. As the pot spins friction softens the lac which coats the surface of the wood. Quite intricate designs can be created by the craftsman using different techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood quality lacquer pots are becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29 x 29 x 15.5 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551273181493,"sku":"A01106","price":327.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A01106.jpg?v=1789233226","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/lacquer-antique-turban-box-from-rajasthan","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}