Name: Painted Iron Matka (Indian Water Pot)
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A5953V31
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Painted Indian Matka Water Pot | Indigo Antiques

£85 ^{Inc VAT.}

Dimensions W34 × D34 × H30 cm

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Colour — Jaipur Red

Bikaner Blue

Nimbu Orange

Jaipur Red

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Description

Made from riveted iron from Punjab, our beautiful painted pots have been upcycled and decorated in traditional Rajasthani designs. These hand painted pots are a great stand alone piece, they can be used as a vase or even turned into a lamp.

Historically the most important piece of equipment for each household throughout Asia and many other countries are family water pots. In India, they are known as, 'matki'.
They have been used for many generations to collect water from the rivers or village wells.

These pots are most iconically known for being balanced very elegantly on the heads of mostly women, or sometimes children. It's one of their daily chores, collecting the water and chattering along the way with friends and neighbours.

Available in 3 colours

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Restored in our UK workshop

Every piece is checked, cleaned and made ready for its next chapter before it leaves us.

Our expert restorers inspect every item, making joints sound and carefully cleaning surfaces.

We favour conservation over restoration and use traditional techniques and materials, sensitively preserving the original character and patina that give each antique its individuality.