Vintage Indian Brass Kumkum Holder
Vintage Indian Brass Kumkum Holder
Vintage Indian Brass Kumkum Holder
Vintage Indian Brass Kumkum Holder
Vintage Indian Brass Kumkum Holder
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Vintage Indian Brass Kumkum Holder

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A lovely brass Kumkum / Kumkuma holder from India dating from around the middle of the last century. The peacock unscrews which allows the compartments to open.

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Kumkum is a powder used for religious markings in India. It is either made from turmeric or saffron. The turmeric is dried and powdered with a bit of slaked lime, which turns the rich yellow powder into a red colour.