Old Granite Bench From South India from the early 1920's
It's not an antique piece - it has been rather cleverly made from old reclaimed wood
the word 'suzani' directly translates to 'needle' and involves highly skilled wonderful silk embroidery
This beautifully chip-carved merchant’s box originates from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century
Double Dorje (thunderbolt) symbols which represent the fourth Dhyani Buddha
Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Soft Furnishing Old Granite Bench From SouthThis 19th century rosewood chest was made in the Rann of Kutch, the principal production centre for the studded trade chests used along the Indian Ocean dhow routes. Crafted from dense rosewood and decorated with traditional brass studs, it belongs to the group widely known as Zanzibar chests, reflecting their circulation through ports including Kutch, Diu, Surat, Bombay, Muscat, Basra, and Zanzibar. These chests transported high value goods such as