{"product_id":"brass-jali-work-paan-box-from-india","title":"Oval Brass Jali Paandan Box - 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant oval brass paandan box dates to the early 20th century and was traditionally used for storing paan leaves and the ingredients required for preparing betel quid throughout India. Beautifully handcrafted, the box features finely pierced \u003cem\u003ejali\u003c\/em\u003e work panels around the sides and lid, creating a delicate lattice pattern that allows airflow while showcasing the skilled metalworking techniques of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised on four rounded feet and fitted with a hinged lid, carrying handle and decorative clasp, the box combines practicality with understated craftsmanship. Its warm aged brass patina and hand-finished details reflect years of use and lend the piece a distinctive character that only time can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaan, a preparation of betel leaf filled with aromatic spices and other ingredients, has been enjoyed across South Asia for centuries as both a social custom and a symbol of hospitality. Boxes such as this would have been found in homes and courtyards, keeping the ingredients fresh and ready for preparation by the family or a skilled \u003cem\u003epaanwala\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this charming antique paandan makes a wonderful decorative object, trinket box or desk tidy, bringing a touch of Indian history and craftsmanship to any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comparable example is illustrated in \u003cem\u003eFolk Art \u0026amp; Culture of Gujarat: A Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat\u003c\/em\u003e by Jyotindra Jain (Figure 245).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval form, pierced jali work decoration, hinged lid, carrying handle, decorative clasp, raised feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, patina and surface marks consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W16 x D13 x H10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40690348163183,"sku":"A04043","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Antique_Oval_Brass_Jali_Paandan_Box_With_Pierced_Lattice_Decoration_Hinged_Lid_Carrying_Handle_And_Decorative_Clasp_India_Circa_1920_A04043.jpg?v=1780656111","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/brass-jali-work-paan-box-from-india","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}