Hut Stick Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia A fabulously decorative panel that

A fabulously decorative panel that would work well in a hotel spa

Canton had many waterways and notoriously busy streets

or tactile reminder of traditional Indian household craftsmanship

72 x 40 x 61 (wxdxh cms)

A similar example can be seen in "Folk Art & Culture of Gujarat: A Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat" by Jyotindra Jain - figure 245

Hut Stick Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia A fabulously decorative panel thatThis antique Indian dowry box is from the desert area of Jaisalmer in Western Rajasthan and has a hinged lid. This style is often referred to as a 'hut box' and it's an excellent example of its style, now rare to find in India. The form of this box imitates the typical traditional huts and houses of the Thar desert. It dates to the early to mid 19th century and is constructed from roheda wood. These Indian boxes were traditionally used to store a