{"product_id":"antique-brass-indian-kankavati-multi-compartment-swivel-kumkum-box","title":"Antique Brass Indian Kankavati | Multi-Compartment Swivel Kumkum Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a captivating piece of royal Indian history to your collection with this rare Antique Brass Kankavati. Distinct from standard kitchen spice boxes, this intricate, multi-compartment heirloom vessel was traditionally used to hold sacred powders like vermilion (kumkum), turmeric (haldi), and ritual cosmetics for marriages and temple deities. Hand-cast in heavy solid brass, the box features teardrop compartments that swivel outward from a central axis, topped by a stylized bird handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Premium Antique Brass: Hand-cast with a rich golden lustre, showcasing an authentic vintage finish that accentuates its historic character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Mechanical Swivel Design: Features a modular lotus layout where individual lidded cells smoothly swing open around a threaded centre rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Sacred Avian Hardware: Adorned with a prominent crest-headed guardian bird handle and tiny matching bird clasps on each individual lid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHidden History \u0026amp; Unique Facts:\u003cbr\u003e- The Sacred Cosmetic Tradition: Rather than food, these heavy vanity boxes traditionally held the crucial components of Solah Shringar (the 16 traditional bridal adornments), preserving expensive Kumkum, Chandan (sandalwood), and Surma (eyeliner).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The Guardian Bird Motif: In traditional metalwork, birds were chosen as finials not just for decoration, but because folklore deemed them vigilant guardians meant to protect the sacred, blessed substances within from the evil eye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare Instructions:\u003cbr\u003eClean exclusively with a soft, completely dry microfiber cloth. Avoid liquid soaps, water, or commercial metal polishes (Brasso), which will strip away the invaluable natural antique oxidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Padmavati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48460322439325,"sku":"CA-AS-BMF-0209","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6637\/0717\/files\/CA-AS-BMF-0209-DSC02533.jpg?v=1781805671","url":"https:\/\/kaarigraha.com\/products\/antique-brass-indian-kankavati-multi-compartment-swivel-kumkum-box","provider":"Kaarigraha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}