Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Statues Materials: Paulownia (kiri) and elm

Materials: Paulownia (kiri) and elm

locally sourced wood is used

or jhopdi peti locally (hut box)

Foliage & Geometric Pattern: W8 x D8 x H12

A chair from the Days of The Raj from Hoshiarpur in the Punjab

Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Statues Materials: Paulownia (kiri) and elmThis Indian teak chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a 'Zanzibar chest'. These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. The chest is decorated with brass studs and corners. It has brass lifting handles on the sides. As a trading chest, this piece has had a tough