Reclaimed Stone Mortar — Ayurvedic Kharal

Reclaimed Stone Mortar — boat-shaped Ayurvedic kharal carved from a single piece of soapstone Reclaimed Stone Mortar — deep uneven patina across the aged stone exterior Reclaimed Stone Mortar — interior worn glassy-smooth from decades of use Reclaimed Stone Mortar — vintage soapstone kharal from rural Northern India
Reclaimed Stone Mortar — boat-shaped Ayurvedic kharal carved from a single piece of soapstone
Reclaimed Stone Mortar — deep uneven patina across the aged stone exterior
Reclaimed Stone Mortar — interior worn glassy-smooth from decades of use
Reclaimed Stone Mortar — vintage soapstone kharal from rural Northern India

Reclaimed Stone Mortar — Ayurvedic Kharal

$169.00
$169.00

Boat-shaped and substantial, this Ayurvedic kharal from rural Northern India carries the quiet authority of something that spent decades doing real work. It's carved from a single piece of soapstone — the interior worn glassy-smooth from use, the exterior holding a deep, uneven patina where organic matter has worked into the porous stone over years, while the geometric border around the rim stays crisp where hands rarely reached and softened where they always did. It sits well on a console or shelf, or use it to hold collected pieces. Each kharal is sourced individually and will arrive with its own particular wear and character.

Few of our decorator pieces spent decades actually working — this kharal did.

H 10cm × W 19cm × D 24cm
Decorative bowl
Natural marble
Aged natural patina
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These are genuine working tools, not reproductions — the smooth interior, the deep staining, the chipped edges all come from real use over real time. The elongated shape is distinctive and different from a standard round bowl. They feel like something you'd find in an archaeological dig, not a homewares store.
  • Material: Natural marble
  • Finish: Aged natural patina
  • Use: Decorative bowl
  • Origin: India
  • Colour: Sand
  • Dimensions: 24cm D × 19cm W × 10cm H

Place it lengthways on a console with a single dried stem or sculptural object beside it — the boat shape draws the eye along the surface.

Placement: Living room, entry, kitchen, shelving

Perfect for: A found-object centrepiece with genuine age and provenance

Antique reclaimed marble mortar (kharal). Salvaged from rural Indian households. Deep patina from decades of use with medicinal herbs and spices. Cracks, repairs, staining and surface wear are inherent to the piece's history. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so the one you receive will have its own slight variations — this is part of what makes it unique.

Cleaning: Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid acidic cleaners, citrus and prolonged contact with liquids.

Product availability is subject to change. For the most accurate stock level and ETAs, please enquire here.

This item ships as a standard homewares parcel. Orders are dispatched within 2–5 business days via Australia Post or courier.

  • Standard shipping: $19.95 for orders $0–$299
  • Free standard shipping on orders $299 and over
  • WA, NT & TAS: $39.95 standard shipping

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