{"product_id":"antique-indian-wooden-belan-wall-installation-14-piece-sculptural-set","title":"Antique Indian Wooden Belan Wall Installation, 14-Piece Sculptural Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wall installation brings together fourteen antique Indian belan, the traditional rolling pins used in Indian households. Each piece is made of turned wood and features a balanced elongated form, with a gently enlarged central body and tapered ends. The collection brings together natural variations in length, profile, tone and patina, preserving in each piece the traces of its craftsmanship and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe belan is an essential tool in Indian cuisine. Used together with a chakla, a round rolling board, it is traditionally used to prepare chapati, roti, paratha, puri and other flatbreads. Unlike Western rolling pins, which generally feature separate side handles, the belan is held directly in the hands. Its slightly tapered shape allows precise control over the dough and reflects an intimate relationship between craftsmanship, repetition and the daily rituals of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese utensils were created for a specific practical purpose, yet their design reveals a remarkable sensitivity to proportion and balance. Each one is turned as a continuous piece of wood, with a smooth surface and a shape that naturally follows the movement of the hands. The differences between the individual examples—their grain, tones, small marks and variations in profile—are an essential part of the character of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group is presented as a complete installation, transforming traditional domestic objects into a sculptural composition. The repetition of the elongated forms creates rhythm and continuity, while the differences in size and color add visual movement. Objects that originally belonged to the private world of the kitchen acquire a new presence as wall sculpture, ethnographic collection and decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe installation is intended to be placed on a wall as a unified composition. The final arrangement preserves the relationship between the pieces, their different lengths, profiles and tonalities, creating a harmonious wall installation with a strong visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions provided represent the individual sizes within the collection. The installation is accompanied by a placement and installation guide to recreate the wall composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is especially compelling because it brings together history, function and form. Each belan preserves the memory of a tool used in the daily preparation of food, while the grouping transforms that domestic memory into a decorative installation of considerable visual impact. The natural wood contributes warmth and texture, while the repetition of the pieces creates a graphic image that can complement both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for a kitchen, dining room, restaurant, hotel, hospitality setting, library, entryway or interior devoted to craft and cultural objects. A singular installation celebrating the beauty of utilitarian objects and the richness of Indian culinary tradition, presenting a collection of antique belan as a warm, sculptural and distinctive wall composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLargest belan: H 14.1 in. W 1.3 in. D 1.3 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmallest belan: H 12 in. W 1.3 in. D 1.3 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1stDibs reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e LU10969251939432\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwood, Harewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folk Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 35 × W 16 × D 1.3 IN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e GOOD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Regiment of Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50733069697263,"sku":"LU10969251939432","price":2673.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/0613\/7327\/files\/IMG_0470_bg_processed.jpg?v=1789089695","url":"https:\/\/regimentoflove.com\/products\/antique-indian-wooden-belan-wall-installation-14-piece-sculptural-set","provider":"Regiment of Love","version":"1.0","type":"link"}