Chip Carved Hut Box From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Apothecary Cabinets three doors

three doors

particularly for furniture intended for use in open-air courtyards

making it both environmentally friendly and durable

It would have been used for storing components used in the chewing of paan

breathable and softly draping

Chip Carved Hut Box From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Apothecary Cabinets three doorsA remarkable and increasingly scarce 18th century hut box from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, richly decorated with an array of deeply carved geometric and floral motifs. Constructed from solid timber and raised on turned feet, this substantial chest showcases the distinctive chip carving tradition of western India, where skilled craftsmen transformed functional storage pieces into highly decorative works of folk art. The exterior is divided into a series of