Old Kerala Door With Ornate Iron Lock 19th Century Material - Terracotta and a strong vertical statement

and a strong vertical statement in equal measure

After Ando Hiroshige A woodblock from the series Fifty Three Station of the Tokaido

Water colour painting in Original Frame - Lord Krishna from Rajasthan - Circa 80 yrs Old

This pretty window and balcony is really lovely - it has the original Cinnabar red mineral paint finish and is made from Teakwood - from Gujarat - 19thC

decorative locking clasp

Old Kerala Door With Ornate Iron Lock 19th Century Material - Terracotta and a strong vertical statementThis antique traditional door from Kerala, South India is defined by its dramatic iron lock. These locks adorn the doors of historical Ettukettu and Nalukettu architecture. The lock has become a "style statement" for modern houses in Kerala and other parts of India where it's known by its traditional name manichitrathazhu. The shape of the lock is that of a trident or trisul, one of the symbols of Lord Shiva. The ironwork is all hand crafted and is a