Nov 14, 2010

Friday Finds...Mate` pot & Bombilla

On a recent trip a local Antique market, I came across this exquisite piece. It was a tiny gourd, scopped out and dried, and then decorated with silver. It came with an equally beautiful silver straw with a unique filter at one end. Although I have seen use of scooped out gourds as kitchen and decor accessories, I was fascinated by this pot like piece and decided to feature it as a Friday find. The gourd part is called the Mate pot and the straw is called Bombilla...:)


pic: wiki

Here is how the straws look...beautiful isnt it!!
Pic: timepassagesnostalgia.com

I saw a few pieces with really elaborate work and carving, both the pot and the straw...sigh!!

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mexicowoods.com

Bombilla!!
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This pot is a classic South American pot /cup  used to serve a special drink called Yerba-Mate.(read more on wiki)...Yerba Mate is a traditional South American drink made by infusing leaves and twigs of a yerba mate plant. From what I read about Mate, I understand it is like our traditional Indian Chai and is said to be a drink enjoyed with friends. (nice!!)..The dealer also mentioned that people in South American countries still prefer to be served this mate and pref in a mate pot. Cool isnt it!!

Read more about this beautiful piece of South American cultural heritage >>here

12 comments:

  1. wow lovely find...have never ever been to a antique mkt in Atlanta...lets plan and visit one soon...

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  2. Wow that is really beautiful. I have seen dried gourds decorated before but never with silver accents. They look so good together.

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  3. thank you anpu, kamini...they looked lovely..i also saw another piece made of steel...a recent manufacture - probably 80's

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  4. @ anpu
    would love to plan a trip with some one as artistic as yourself :)

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  5. oh wow!! wow!! sudha!! what an awesome find!!

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  6. Lovely find Sudha, they are gorgeous! - Rekha

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  7. love that gourd...great find Sudha.

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  8. Lovely!! With each of your posts you bring out new things, stuff that has been around for a while and I am totally awed. Keep them coming :)

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  9. Hey Preethi
    I am so glad you like the post. I will be more regular with my posts..i promise

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  10. thank you everyone..i m glad you liked the post and the find

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  11. Interesting find Sudha :) Both the pot and the bombilla straw are so different and interesting. Your Friday Finds are treasure troves of antique ware :)

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  12. thanks S..thats a super cool compliment

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