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The art of Bandhani is highly skilled
rich earthy tones and naturally aged surface tell the story of more than a century of practical use
Trailing vines and blossoms can be seen painted across the chest on an ochre background
The chest reflects the collaborative craft typical of its period — the work of the carpenter
or as a functional storage container
Iron Bound Chinese Shop Chest - 19th Century Material - Catalpa Wood The art of Bandhani isThis lovely bleached wood Chinese shop chest was originally custom made for storage in a hardware shop in Shanxi. It's pained with the shop name 'Jing Su Huo Ju' and was sourced in Shanxi. We love the iron binding on this chest and it's just perfect for adding a bit of intrigue to your home storage. It would also work perfectly as a side table. This chest is crafted from what the Chinese call nanmu a group of woods which the Chinese call 'fir wood'
