Princely State of Kutch One Paylo 1/4 Kori 1946

Discover the rich monetary heritage of western India with the One Paylo (1/4 Kori) coin from the Princely State of Kutch, struck under the Jadeja dynasty rulers who governed this distinctive Gujarat kingdom for centuries. Kutch operated one of the most original and self-contained coinage systems in princely India, anchored by the silver Kori and supported by sub-denominations like the Paylo, Dhabu, Dokdo, and Trambiyo.
Valued at one-quarter of a Kori, the Paylo was a useful intermediate denomination, frequently exchanged in the bustling trading towns and coastal ports that connected Kutch with the Arabian Sea, East Africa, and the Gulf. The coin typically carries Kutchi script, the ruler's name, and traditional design elements that speak to the region's strong cultural and maritime identity.
Set into an Anka handcrafted wooden watch, this distinctive coin gains a second life as a wearable artifact, where oak wood's natural warmth honours a denomination shaped by trade winds, princely rule, and a deep regional identity.

USP : An intermediate denomination from Kutch's storied coinage system, preserved as a wearable piece of maritime Gujarat.