This beautifully handcrafted kumkum box holds deep spiritual and cultural symbolism. In traditional Indian homes and temples, kumkum is applied to the forehead as a tilak or bindi—a sacred mark representing auspiciousness, protection, and devotion. Women apply sindoor as a symbol of marital status, while priests use kumkum in daily pujas, festivals, and offerings to deities.
This specific piece, with its domed lid and turned finial, is not just a container but a ritual object—crafted with reverence and used with purpose. Its vintage patina, distressed lacquer finish, and signs of wear tell stories of years of devotion and spiritual practices.

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