Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Material - Elm (Bleached) These beautiful velvet lampshades use

These beautiful velvet lampshades use the 'nui' shibori technique to create the diamond repeat pattern which is then digitally printed onto gorgeous soft pile velvet

A utility piece that was used daily in most households in the Kulu valley in Himachal Pradesh

The design is such that any condensation on the clay pots drains onto a drip tray and through a spout at the front

90-120 years old that would have been used while performing puja (Hindu prayers) all over India in both homes and in temples

Dimensions: W111 x D12 x H132 cm

Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Material - Elm (Bleached) These beautiful velvet lampshades useOriginally a chest like this would have been given as a dowry gift. A single door opens to reveal a large internal storage area. The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs and two ornately carved horses protrude from the top front corners. Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'manjus'. A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy