Chip Carved Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Cashmere a subtle yet technically demanding

a subtle yet technically demanding detail designed to prevent water from spilling when displaying plants or vases

The flowing design combines elegant scrolling vines with stylised flowers and curling foliage

He is also known as the cosmic dancer

takhats were low Indian daybeds used throughout homes for seating

Although a Malabar chest in name

Chip Carved Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Cashmere a subtle yet technically demandingThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European