Antique Indian Hand Carved Chakki Rice Mill Stool or Ottoman, 1950s

Description

This is very beautiful and incredibly ornate indian stool chair .
The iconic Indian round stool - These circular carved … more This is very beautiful and incredibly ornate indian stool chair .
The iconic Indian round stool - These circular carved teak rice grinding mills are from the villages of Rajasthan or Gujarat. Originally used with quern stones for grinding wheat or other grains. There is normally a small door at the side for the flour to come out. The Hindi name for these hand operated mills is 'Chukki' or 'Chakki.'

Total height 40 cm
Diameter 75cm
Seat cushion dimensions: diameter 75 cm and height 22 cm
Wooden stool dimensions: diameter 75 cm and height 30 cm
Weight: 16KG

Condition: restored

Supplied with a new Round seat cushions filled with foam and covered with velvety soft carpet.


CONDITION: Please note all of our items are either vintage or antique, and will show the usual minor signs of wear and use attributed to age of each piece. but other than that the chair is in great condition for its age. less