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Necklaces made from holy basil
Partner:
Kew GardensImage reference:
EBC46133Origin:
Calcutta, West Bengal, IndiaDonor / Date:
Babu Prosons Kumar Sen, 1884Size:
L 500: L 580 mmDescription:
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The beads here have been made from the woody stem of the plant. Although labelled as necklaces, it is likely they were intended to be used as rosaries. The holy basil plant is regarded as very sacred in Hinduism which it why it is often used to make rosaries. Babu Prosons Kumar Sen made these at his own house from plants grown in his garden.
