{"product_id":"vintage-enamel-meenakari-wooden-bajot-chowki-sacred-kalash-riser-pedestal-4x4","title":"Vintage Enamel Meenakari Wooden Bajot Chowki Sacred Kalash Riser Pedestal 4x4\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eThis vibrant handcrafted wooden bajot (low ceremonial pedestal) features a hand-painted Meenakari enamel plaque framed by intricately embossed sheet metal cladding. The center motif depicts a sacred Kalasha—the revered vessel of divine abundance—overflowing with lotus petals, mango leaves, and a central coconut, rendered in rich jewel tones of emerald green, deep crimson, turquoise blue, and burnished gold. Resting on four turquoise and pink beaded peg feet, this piece offers a striking accent for shelf styling, home altars, trinket displays, or global eclectic interior decor. Fully insured complimentary standard shipping is included.\u003cbr\u003eDeep Cultural \u0026amp; Historical Background\u003cbr\u003eRooted in traditional South Asian folk metalwork and woodcraft traditions, the bajot (or chowki) serves historically as an elevated platform for sacred offerings, ritual statuary, or festive decor. Fabrication combines two distinct regional artisan techniques: Meenakari (vitreous enamel painting) and sheet metal repoussé embossing. The central icon, the Kalasha (also known as Purna-Kalasha or \"full pot\"), is an ancient motif symbolizing creation, fertility, spiritual completeness, and auspicious energy. The floral framing and stylized leaves surrounding the vessel evoke continuous growth and renewal within traditional South Asian iconographic decorative schemes.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003eThe wooden framework is solid and stable, maintaining its square geometry. The embossed metal foil casing shows clean alignment with slight hand-carved texture along the outer borders. The central enamel surface retains vivid gloss and rich pigment retention with minimal age wear. The underside retains its original artisan workshop label (\"National Handloom Handicrafts\"). All four beaded feet remain firmly attached and balanced.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions, Shipping \u0026amp; Display\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 4.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 4.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight Profile: Light (Solid Wood Core with Sheet Metal Wrapping)\u003cbr\u003eShipping: Free Standard Shipping (Fully Insured \u0026amp; Securely Boxed)\u003cbr\u003eMounting\/Display: Display stand not included (Object is a standalone tabletop pedestal).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049570103582,"sku":"BA-0129","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8540610804_dog8.jpg?v=1790371216","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-enamel-meenakari-wooden-bajot-chowki-sacred-kalash-riser-pedestal-4x4","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}