Window Shutter From Nagaur - 19th Century Period - Late 18th Century surface wear and faded paint

surface wear and faded paint consistent with use

while the opposite face still bears traces of its original dark lacquer

In Gujarat these measures are called mapiyun

and replaced it with the head of a ram

highlighting the depth of the carving and the natural grain of the wood

Window Shutter From Nagaur - 19th Century Period - Late 18th Century surface wear and faded paintThis old Indian window shutters are decorated with a chip carved coin motif. This style is from Nagaur area a town in central Rajasthan. It's been crafted from roheda wood, common to the Northern part of Rajasthan. These shutters would originally have been a cupboard front embedded into a wall. Originally they would have been painted but have worn with age making them a one of a kind addition to any room. Their intricate chip carving sets them apart