The Choktse is a low folding table carved and painted with the eight auspicious Buddhist symbols and dragons, a fixture of Sikkimese and Tibetan homes. Both functional and devotional, it folds flat yet unfolds into a riot of colour.
- Region of origin:
- Sikkim
- Materials:
- wood; natural-pigment
- Techniques:
- carved & painted folding table
- HS code (customs):
- 9403
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About Sikkim Choktse Table
The Choktse is a low folding table carved and painted with the eight auspicious Buddhist symbols and dragons, a fixture of Sikkimese and Tibetan homes. Both functional and devotional, it folds flat yet unfolds into a riot of colour.
- Region of origin
- Sikkim
- Materials
- wood; natural-pigment
- Techniques
- carved & painted folding table
- HS code (customs)
- 9403
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Sikkimese & Tibetan carvers of Sikkim.
Buying Sikkim Choktse Table — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Sikkim Choktse Table pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Sikkim Choktse Table piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Sikkim Choktse Table piece cost?
- Handmade Sikkim Choktse Table typically ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹60,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Sikkim Choktse Table piece?
- Keep Sikkim Choktse Table out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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