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Lacquerware
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Lacquerware (Sindur-dan)

Lacquer Craft

The Sindur-dan is a box used to hold vermilion (Sindur), a symbol of marriage for Hindu women. Gaya produces these in wood with a glossy lacquer finish, often studded with mirrors or beads.

They are essential purchases for wedding trousseaus in the region.

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