Stick Door From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Chests Whether worn loosely over the

Whether worn loosely over the shoulders

Known as the 'Monster of Greed' (T'ao t'ieh in Chinese)

Suitable for use outside

5 x 100 cm (w x d x h)

Kamchengs were often commissioned as part of a wedding service

Stick Door From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Chests Whether worn loosely over theThis stick door panel is from Jaisalmer area in Rajasthan, Northern India and dates to the 19th century. They were used in the buildings of the desert dwelling tribes which were made of mud and clay. Wood is very scarce in the desert & doors, window shutters and furniture were made of sticks harvested from the Kair tree (Capparis decidua). The sticks are then riveted together with iron fittings. Hung on a wall they make stunning and unique pieces of