Fine Vintage Sterling Hindu Sindoor/kumkum box with ornate hand chased designs. Nice old box from the first half of the 20th century. Marked 925 on bottom of lid, shown in one of the pics. Also tested and guratanteed solid sterling silver. Extremely high quality box. You find a lot of these online in varying degrees of poor quality, I‘ve never seen one that even comes close to comparing to this one.
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Sindoor box is a small but profoundly significant artefact in Indian culture, it is a beautiful container made of silver that is used to hold Sindoor/kumkum, a traditional red or vermilion powder used in Hindu festivities, particularly by married women. It is used every day or in any auspicious occasions by married women. Sindoor is culturally and symbolically important in Hinduism, reflecting a womans married status. GoldGiftIdeas has a wide variety of collection of silver-plated Sindoor boxes which showcase the cultural attributes of our Indian heritage.

Sindoor boxes are crafted with intricate designs, engravings and embellishments, religious symbols or scenes from Hindu mythology, while others are adorned with sparkling gemstones, showcasing skilled craftsmanship. The use of silver as the material is vital; it is known for its antibacterial properties and durability, making it an ideal metal for storing Sindoor which is used directly on forehead. Sindoor boxes feature cultural motifs such as flower, mango, leaves or any other shape or pattern which add aesthetic of any dressing table or pooja room and for people whose style is simple yet modern.