Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Material - Coral This wonderfully patinated small carved

This wonderfully patinated small carved Indian mirror is made from old architectural teak wood

One Size fits all - Size UK 14

These tansu would have been commission pieces and made for exceedingly wealthy individuals

The engravings depict scrolls and flowers on a background of clouds

This is not an antique

Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Material - Coral This wonderfully patinated small carvedThis striking bleached teak dowry chest, known locally as a damchiya, originates from the Rabari tribe of Kutch in Gujarat, India. Over a century old, it showcases intricate chip carved detailing and geometric embellishments, all carved by hand. Once a prized possession in traditional matrimonial exchanges, this piece served both as a symbolic and functional object, storing the dowry treasures gifted by a bride's family. The chest remains in its