Bowls, Mortors & More  

A flavorful culture is expressed in designs of the bowls and mortars of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Round multi-painted bowls are commonly used as spice holders in the highly seasoned kitchens of Jalalabad. Ceramic plates and bowls of Pakistan are hand-painted in vibrant colors. The simple chip carved designs in plates, footed bowls, rice scoops, spoons and ladles of the Swat Valley are purposed for everyday use.

High in the Himalayas the Tibetan people maintain their robust lifestyle while drinking from yak butter tea cups. Sub-tropical India enjoys the mango lassi from brass cups with ornate engravings. These typical household items are distinctive in every culture.