Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Material - Pine (Reclaimed) Built from heavy-gauge brass and

Built from heavy-gauge brass and fixed with copper rivets

Hand-carved from the distinctive yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer

the stylish homes of the more wealthy and this piece dates to the 19th century

This gilt black lacquer wedding cabinet is from Shanxi province and depicts a familial scene showing a town building and various characters

Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Material - Pine (Reclaimed) Built from heavy-gauge brass andThis very decorative teak panel once was the lid to a huge dowry chest. Sometimes wealthy families commissioned extra large sizes to be made so they could lock away large precious family heirlooms. Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms 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