Antique wooden grain m easurem ent pots, known locally as
‘paras’ or ‘pailis,’ originate from India, particularly regions like
Kerala in South India. W hile a precise year isn’t
specified, they are vintage item s, often m ade from
jackfruit wood and featuring brass em bellishm ents,
used for m easuring grains like paddy and rice, with
offerings m ade to tem ples after a good harvest.