Painted Indian Dowry Chest "Damchiya" From Kutch - Early 20thC India This traditional stacking chest exemplifies

This traditional stacking chest exemplifies the restrained elegance and practical design of Japanese domestic cabinetry

120cm and 150cm

The craftsmanship reflects the skilled metalworking traditions for which India has long been renowned

Dimensions: W108 x D108 x H70 cm

Note it has an old crack which has been repaired running from top to bottom

Painted Indian Dowry Chest "Damchiya" From Kutch - Early 20thC India This traditional stacking chest exemplifiesCarved Teak Dowry Chest Damchiya From Kutch, Gujarat. The front is chip carved in the traditional style, the top has been replaced with old wood in recent years. Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold jewellery and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. In modern times