Slatted Teak Shelf From Rajasthan - Ca 1930 Material - Cryptomeria A skilled Paan maker is

A skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India

These cabinets are constructed from cedar or pine and decorated in the traditional Tibetan colours

This piece was part of a private collection

They were used by the desert-dwelling tribes of Western Rajasthan near the city of Jaisalmer in their buildings which were made of mud and clay

This is an excellent and high quality example of Gujarati craftsmanship in the 18th century and really illustrates the wealth and craftsmanship which was found in India during this era

Slatted Teak Shelf From Rajasthan - Ca 1930 Material - Cryptomeria A skilled Paan maker isThis Anglo Indian teak shelving unit dates from the 1930s, during the late Raj period, and is a wonderfully characterful example of practical colonial furniture. Crafted from solid teak, it retains traces of its original painted finish, now softly weathered and worn through decades of use. Areas of natural paint loss reveal the warm tones of the timber beneath, creating a beautifully layered patina that reflects its long working life. The design is