Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Chakki Tables This beautiful design uses the

This beautiful design uses the 'Nui' Shibori technique to create the floral repeat which is then digitally printed onto gorgeous soft pile velvet

Beautifully made with a wooden hinged lid

Fitted with wall hangers on request

With two simple shelves and a glass panel

Material: Carved hardwood with original painted surface

Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Chakki Tables This beautiful design uses theThis Shanxi sideboard dates to the early 19th century and has its original painting. The front of the piece is decorated with traditional floral paintwork on a vibrant red background. It is from Northern China and would have been owned by relatively wealthy citizens who lived in the border areas of Gansu, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia & Shanxi. These cabinets were used for storage of clothes and bedding or grain although they were also used as altar