Chip Carved Teak Puja Chowki From Kutch - 19th Century Hats Finished in a vivid red

Finished in a vivid red lacquer and decorated with painted floral and bird motifs

155 x 44 x 82 (wxdxh cms)

29 x 3 x 46 (wxdxh cms)

through and out of houses there is essential

The door paintings show two scenes with figures

Chip Carved Teak Puja Chowki From Kutch - 19th Century Hats Finished in a vivid redThis beautifully chip carved Indian panel is known locally as a chowki. It dates to the 19th century and has developed a beautiful patina through years of constant use. Chowkis are used in India by Hindus for placing gods and idols on and for daily prayer. This puja chowki (also spelled pooja chowki) is from Kutch in Western Gujarat. The carving heavily features a stylised lotus design found across Northern India, especially in Rajasthan & Gujarat.