Iron Bound Indian Teak Chest From Goa - 19thC Material - Paulownia Wood delicately adorned with inlaid coloured

delicately adorned with inlaid coloured glass decoration that catches the light and adds subtle vibrancy to the surface

These doors can be built in as doors or used as room dividers

where functionality and craftsmanship were closely intertwined

Celadon Flower vase - This beautiful vase is copy of a Song Dynasty piece

offering a refined storage solution that is both decorative and responsible

Iron Bound Indian Teak Chest From Goa - 19thC Material - Paulownia Wood delicately adorned with inlaid colouredThis teak chest from Goa would make a great coffee table. Indian chests were used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewellery, dowry or cash. In the old days it was not common to keep all of you money in the bank so strong boxes were made bespoke, usually commissioned by the head of the family. Circa 19th century. Chests and boxes in India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that conquered and influenced