Name: Vintage Wooden Milk Pot From Himachal Pradesh - Ca 1920
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A03538V5
Price: 225.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Antique Wooden Milk Pot From Kullu Valley Himachal Pradesh With Grooved Surface

Grooves Detail From Antique Wooden Milk Pot From Kullu Valley Himachal Pradesh With Grooved Surface

Rim Detail From Antique Wooden Milk Pot From Kullu Valley Himachal Pradesh With Grooved Surface

SKU: A03538V5 Circa 1920, from North India

Dimensions:: W27 x D27 x H45 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This antique milk pot originates from the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, Northern India. Expertly turned by hand from a single piece of wood, it features the distinctive horizontal grooves characteristic of the region’s traditional craftsmanship. Dating to around 100 years old, it bears the marks of time and use, with a beautiful natural patina and subtle variations in tone and texture.

Originally used for storing milk in Himalayan homes, this vessel combines simplicity of form with exceptional tactile quality. Today, it would make a striking decorative pot for dried flowers, umbrella stand or stand beautifully on its own as a sculptural object, showcasing the quiet refinement of Indian rural design.

Origin: Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India
Date: Circa 1920
Materials: Hand-turned wood
Features: Characteristic turned grooves, aged surface patina, simple cylindrical form
Condition: Weathered surface consistent with age and use
Dimensions: W27 x D27 x H45 cm

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