Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Bone Inlay the shawl can be worn

the shawl can be worn wrapped

lassi — a cooling yoghurt-based drink — was served in cups like this

showing a strong Portuguese colonial influence that filtered into Indian furniture design during the 18th and 19th centuries

This antique tribal panel is a Gond door panel from Madhya Pradesh

A hallmarked silver repousse work Bangle

Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Bone Inlay the shawl can be wornThis charming antique teak chest has been made in a hut shape and is known locally as a sandouk. It dates to the 19th century and the style is from Gujarat in Northern India. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's 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.