Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Teapot or kitchenware in a hallway

or kitchenware in a hallway

This lovely Chunky Farmhouse Console table with three drawers is made from reclaimed elm made in the traditional Chinese Shanxi style

A very nice quality reproduction

Meiji Period - Late 19thC

Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Teapot or kitchenware in a hallwayThis antique parinda from Gujarat, western India, is a window into traditional Indian village architecture. Hand carved from stone, its rose pink surface and ornate legs display beautifully intricate carving note the lotus style column bases and deep geometric carving along the top edge. Designed to support earthen water pots, the parinda cleverly channels condensation from the pots into a carved drip tray, allowing water to exit through a front spout