Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Jewellery Boxes with a distinctive turned brass

with a distinctive turned brass handle that locks the tiers firmly in place

antique chapati boxes make wonderful decorative objects and can also be used for storing jewellery

The rich honey and amber tones of the timber

The legs and scroll ends have been replaced with excellent quality new red elm

This antique Indian military chest dates to the 19th century and is the perfect size for a coffee table

Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Jewellery Boxes with a distinctive turned brassThis striking bleached teak dowry chest, known locally as a damchiya, originates from the Rabari tribe of Kutch in Gujarat, India. Over a century old, it showcases intricate chip carved detailing and geometric embellishments, all carved by hand. Once a prized possession in traditional matrimonial exchanges, this piece served both as a symbolic and functional object, storing the dowry treasures gifted by a bride's family. The chest remains in its