Roheda Wood Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Antique ornate brass decoration

ornate brass decoration

kumum or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead)

they would look very dramatic in a minimalist setting

and bottom panels are adorned with floral paintings

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Roheda Wood Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Antique ornate brass decorationThis bijou roheda wood dowry chest is from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. It has hand beaten iron fittings that would have been made by a local blacksmith. Roheda (Tecomella undulata) is a tree that grows in the Thar desert. It is sometimes called Marwar teak. It was used for making furniture and doors until the early 20th century when it became very scarce due to over cutting. However, a big replanting scheme has meant that the tree is once