Painted Indian "Damchiya" Dowry Chest From Kutch - 19thC Bangles The wooden pot is spun

The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot

ornamental grasses

understated form

Date: Circa 18th Century

this very elegant Chinese table has five very useful drawers - Ideal for a narrow hallway or in a dining area

Painted Indian "Damchiya" Dowry Chest From Kutch - 19thC Bangles The wooden pot is spunThis phenomenally beautiful and unusual carved teak dowry chest, also known as a 'damchiya' is from Kutch, Gujarat. The front is chip carved in the traditional style with painted paneling. Traditionally the bride's 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 were