Chave India Pestle for Mortar/Masher / Spice Mixer for Kitchen This is a pestle set and is useful for grinding and mixing various Indian spices. Pestle have been carved out of single pieces of stone. Skilled and hereditary artisans of Agra in north India have handcrafted this pestle using only simple tools like chisel and file. It is said that these hereditary artisans have acquired their stone carving skills through several generations and their ancestors were involved in the construction of Taj Mahal nearly five centuries ago. You will be happy to get this unique handcrafted pestle for your home.