{"product_id":"large-stone-chapati-seal-from-rajasthan-a03258v2","title":"Vintage Stone Tepoy Coasters - Ca 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike many things in India, these seals were made for a practical purpose. Beautifully carved from stone in the early 20th century they were called \u003cem\u003epatalo\u003c\/em\u003e and used as tepoys for standing things on. They were usually used in Rajasthan \u0026amp; Gujarat. Some say these were also used as seals were used in the old days during festival times. Now seldom used in Indian kitchens in these times of modern materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed in a group on a wall or table. They also make great unusual coasters for placing your mugs, and protecting your coffee table in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach is sold separately with small variations. Please contact us should you wish to choose a specific item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA similar example can be seen in \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFolk Art \u0026amp; Culture of Gujarat: A Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" by Jyotindra Jain - figure 33.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551703130421,"sku":"A03258V2","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A03258V2.jpg?v=1789234363","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/large-stone-chapati-seal-from-rajasthan-a03258v2","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}