Teak Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1940's Finish - Bone Inlay The antique teak used in

The antique teak used in its construction features detailed carved elements originally created in the 19th century

Format: Ōban tate-e triptych (nishiki-e

The doors themselves feature six panels showcasing intricate and deep floral carvings and sunburst designs

They stone pots were used in India for day-to-day cooking in a process known as 'dum cooking' where the pot is sealed and food cooked over a long period of time resulting in a strong infusion of flavors without the loss of liquid

so in those days they would have been sat on a pile of glowing embers which would have been fed by a team of dedicated kitchen servants to make sure the fire below was always well tended

Teak Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1940's Finish - Bone Inlay The antique teak used inThis dramatic Indian bleached teak dowry chest is from the Rabari tribe of Kutch. Locally these chests are called 'damchiya'. It is in its original unpolished condition, chip carved and embellished with geometric design, colourful paintwork and mirror panels. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally gold jewellery and silk