Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1940 Hat We love this piece for

We love this piece for the beautiful animal carvings with monkeys riding on the backs of peacocks and a leopard sitting at Krishna's feet

Please be aware that the colours may run - Wash separately in cold water

This stylish Chinese sideboard is made from an old Chinese altar cabinet that has been modified for a modern home

The frame has been customised to allow for hanging with modern hinges

These were made predominantly by the Bastar people of Madhya Pradesh

Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1940 Hat We love this piece forThis dramatic Indian white painted teak dowry chest is from the Rabari tribe of Kutch. Locally these chests are called 'damchiya'. It is in its original unpolished condition, chip carved and embellished with geometric design, white paintwork and mirror panels. 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