Title
Rajesh red plastic container for kumkum
Year/Period
c. 1950s-1960s
Region
India
Material
Dimension
Object size: 2.2 cm x Dia3.5 cm
Accession No.
2006-00430
Collection of
This is a ‘Rajesh’ brand red plastic container used for storing kumkum, a powder made from turmeric or saffron that is used by Hindus for religious and social occasions. The powder is usually applied as a dot on the forehead and is a symbol for marriage when applied on women.
