Antique Kerala Nettoor Petti (Malabar Wedding Box), India, 19th Century Console Tables provides excellent stability while preserving

provides excellent stability while preserving the elegant simplicity that defines this timeless design

it takes considerable time

but will need repainting periodically

48 x 33 cm (wxd cms)

this piece has been creatively repurposed€”its depth reduced and its fixed panels converted into four functional cupboard doors

Antique Kerala Nettoor Petti (Malabar Wedding Box), India, 19th Century Console Tables provides excellent stability while preservingHandcrafted in Kerala during the 19th century, this striking Nettoor Petti, also known as a Malabar Box, is a fine example of traditional South Indian craftsmanship. Carved from jackfruit wood and richly decorated with hand painted geometric and scrolling motifs, the box is enhanced by elaborate hand forged iron mounts and locking hardware. Its distinctive pitched roof form echoes the architecture of traditional Kerala houses, symbolising the bride's