Nov 26, 2012

Vettila Chellam




















Vettila Chellam

Vettilachellam is a brass carry case, primary used by those habituated to chewing betel leaves. These were used to store / carry leaves and other accessories (arecanut, lime, tobacco, etc). There are many varieties of vettilachellam, some with very ornate,fine design work.

These are not at all seen now a days and exist only in antique shops and in traditional houses.























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