{"product_id":"old-scratchwork-lacquer-pot-from-kutch","title":"Old Scratchwork Lacquer Pot From Kutch - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndian lacquer pots are true works of art and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece. This pot is from Kutch and the technique used is known as scratchwork. This piece dates from the 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. Good quality lacquer pots are becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551414149429,"sku":"A02482","price":96.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A02482.jpg?v=1789233457","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/old-scratchwork-lacquer-pot-from-kutch","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}