This is a luxurious wooden candy container covered by a decent layer of Khatam-kari. Khatam-kari refers to the art of crafting a Khatam. Common materials used in the construction of inlaid articles are gold, silver, brass, aluminum and twisted wire.
This is designed to be used in classy formal caterings, but it also could simply be placed on the coffee table to give a warm classy look to your living room.