Glazed Painted Teak Indian Book Cabinet - Ca 1910 Calligraphy Brushes Whilst poplar is naturally a

Whilst poplar is naturally a darker wood

it makes a striking ethnographic collector’s piece or an evocative decorative accent

This 19th century jewellery box from the Kutch region of Gujarat is a fine example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship

One of a pair of old Chinese red and black lacquer wedding cabinets from Shanxi province

In recognition of this extraordinary legacy

Glazed Painted Teak Indian Book Cabinet - Ca 1910 Calligraphy Brushes Whilst poplar is naturally aThis old colonial Indian book cabinet dates to the beginning of the 20th century. Constructed from teak wood, these were used in Indian government offices across India. Perfect for a storage cabinet or for large books. The cabinet has double doors opening to reveal three teak wood shelves. It has been sympathetically restored in our workshop and has retained its original brass hardware and fabulous distressed paint effect showing years of faded paint