Yellow Painted Teak Chest From Gujarat - 1920 Cushions Features: Repeating geometric carvings

Features: Repeating geometric carvings

The carved elements were originally part of doors

a raised stone platform used as a bed or lounging area in wealthy homes

Beautifully painted Islamic Calligraphy (probably a poem) with some damage

This vintage table is constructed from a cypress wood (Bǎimù 柏木) frame with a rosewood (huali 花梨) central panel

Yellow Painted Teak Chest From Gujarat - 1920 Cushions Features: Repeating geometric carvingsThis colourful Indian chest has been decorated with a geometric design and repeating patterns in the style of Pennsylvania German chests. The paintwork is modern but the chest underneath is an antique dating to the 1920's. The interior consists of a large storage space. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. They were used for storing valuables such as textiles,