Carved Tribal Cedar Chest From The Kulu Valley - Ca 1920 Dhokra Work Although often associated with Orissa

Although often associated with Orissa

it's great for a kitchen or bathroom

or other small valuables

This beautiful water pot ( Lota) has been made by hand from white Rajasthani Marble

This carved teak door is from Gujarat

Carved Tribal Cedar Chest From The Kulu Valley - Ca 1920 Dhokra Work Although often associated with OrissaThese Himalayan cedar wood chests come from the Kulu valley in Himachal Pradesh and were used for storage. This piece dates to the early 20th century, circa 1920. They are hewn from cedar wood which is roughly cut into planks with an adze. It is then assembled using wooden pegs. The front is often chip carved with designs that have been used for centuries. Here, a stylised lotus can be seen carved into the front, a symbol of fertility and longevity in