Marwari Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten This is a lovely gift

This is a lovely gift for a collector of Tibetan Art or furniture and would make a wonderful centrepiece on a sideboard or table - 19thC

however it is made from a reclaimed carved teak door & reclaimed teak which has been salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat

Tibetan wool rug was used as saddle rug for a pony but would make a pretty hearth rug in a small cottage

These candlesticks aren't antique but follow a classic hand wrought iron candlestick design

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Marwari Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten This is a lovely giftThis Indian antique etched brass box is from Shekhawati and is an excellent example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents. The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with iron and brass. The brass work is delicately hand beaten, etched,