Antique Indian Kadai Fire Bowl With Grill On Stand Hand Forged Iron Rajasthan 1920s
Antique Indian Kadai Fire Bowl With Grill On Stand Hand Forged Iron Rajasthan 1920s
Antique Indian Kadai Fire Bowl With Grill On Stand Hand Forged Iron Rajasthan 1920s
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Antique Indian Kadai Fire Bowl With Grill On Stand Hand Forged Iron Rajasthan 1920s
Antique Indian Kadai Fire Bowl With Grill On Stand Hand Forged Iron Rajasthan 1920s
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Old Kadai Fire Bowl On Stand - Ca 1920 - 108cm

SKU A02694 · Circa 1920, from North India
Sale price £795 Inc VAT.
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Dimensions W108 × D108 × H70 cm
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These authentic Indian kadai fire bowls date to the 1920s and have been hand-selected in Rajasthan, each one carrying the character and history of its former life. Traditionally crafted by the Gaduliya Lohar—nomadic blacksmiths renowned for their metalworking skills—these pieces are formed from repurposed iron, giving each bowl a distinctive patchwork surface and rich, time-worn patina. The hammered and riveted construction reflects centuries-old techniques, resulting in a form that is both robust and visually striking.

Originally used as large cooking vessels for festivals and communal gatherings, kadais would have been set over open fires and tended for hours. Today, they have found new life as atmospheric fire bowls, equally suited to warming outdoor spaces or serving as a rustic grill. Mounted on a simple iron stand and complete with a removable grill top, this example is as practical as it is decorative—perfect for garden entertaining or as a sculptural planter when not in use.

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