Vintage 15" Indian Carved Sheesham Wood Folding Book Stand Rehal Cookbook Altar

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Item Specifics (Fill these out to boost search rank) Type: Book Stand / Cookbook Holder / Altar Stand Origin: Hand-crafted in India Features: Folding, Collapsible, Carved, Single-Piece Construction Traditional Name: Rehal or Rihal (the traditional term for these folding prayer book stands). Material: Sheesham Wood or Indian Rosewood (most vintage pieces from India are carved from this dense, rich hardwood). Aesthetic & Style: Traditional, Boho, MCM (Mid-Century Modern), Rustic, Gothic, or Altar. Function: Cookbook Holder, Bible Stand, Dictionary Easel, Tablet Display. Item Description Beautiful Vintage Hand-Carved Indian Wooden Folding Book Stand (Rehal) — Large 15" Size Up for sale is a stunning, vintage hand-carved wooden folding book stand featuring an intricate scrolling leaf and vine pattern. Masterfully hand-crafted in India from rich, dense Sheesham wood (Indian Rosewood), this piece showcases exceptional openwork (pierced) artistry. This is the highly sought-after large/jumbo 15.5-inch format, making it sturdy and spacious enough to easily support heavy vintage cookbooks, family Bibles, large art books, dictionaries, or even modern electronic tablets. Unique Single-Piece Engineering: True to traditional Indian woodcraft, this stand is carved from a single, interlocking piece of solid wood. It features no metal hinges or nails—the two sides smoothly slide open to form a sturdy X-shape display easel and fold completely flat for compact, space-saving storage when not in

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