De Kulture Works Handcrafted Rohida Wood Jain Buddhist Monk Bowls Bhiksha Patra

Listing ID #5447992

1) INTRICATE DESIGN & MANY USES: Also called Bhiksha Patra, this beautifully refined Jain monk bowl is hand-lathed in Rajasthan by the Kharadi Muslims. This is still used by the Jain monks to have meals in it. The white-robed monks renounce all worldly possessions and in a journey of humility travel by foot with their bowls seeking followers who can provide them with food. One can treasure it or gift it as a souvenir.

2) HANDCRAFTED & PAPER THIN: This handmade bowl is paper-thin and requires precise technique which these rare craftsmen have mastered through their involvement in this woodcraft for the last few decades. Made from local Rohida wood, it is known for its dense grain and strength. This product supports and empowers the Kharadi Muslim artisan community of India. It preserves the rare craft of Patra making in India.

3) SOCIAL INITIATIVE: This exceptional handcrafted bowl not only endows the user to experience the humility of Jain monks but also entails a sense of harmony and goodwill that these different religious communities have easily assembled.

4) ASSURANCE, AUTHENTICITY & INSTRUCTION: Quality satisfaction and timely delivery are assured for this handcrafted artifact. To be sure of authenticity, we recommend you to buy this product from the De Kulture Works brand only. Use this fragile bowl with care for only dry edible items. Though this bowl comes finished with olive oil, we recommend you continue oiling the wood with any cooking oil to keep its strength and color before and after use.