Carved Teak Damchiya Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Origin - Nepal This pot is hand made

This pot is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

It would make a great talking piece of decorative art

Materials: Solid Teak With Metal Bosses And Mirror Inlay

Whilst this piece is not an antique

Expertly made in Jingdezhen

Carved Teak Damchiya Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Origin - Nepal This pot is hand madeThis Teak Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch dating to the 1920s is a striking example of the richly carved marriage furniture traditionally made in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Damchiyas were an important part of a brides dowry and would accompany her to her new household after marriage. They were used to store clothing, jewellery and household valuables, while also acting as a visual symbol of family prosperity and craftsmanship. The front of this