Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak long celebrated for its warm

long celebrated for its warm colour and use throughout the desert architecture of Rajasthan

when European forms were adapted by Indian craftsmen using local materials and techniques

Condition: Worn from age and use

Made from sturdy teak wood they have two large drawers bellow two smaller ones on the top offering ample storage space

it has been made using reclaimed teak salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak long celebrated for its warmThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European