Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wall Art this luxurious cashmere shawl is

this luxurious cashmere shawl is a wardrobe staple that offers warmth without weight and effortless sophistication

while the gentle wear and patina speak to decades of handling and use

This antique traditional lock from Kerala adorns the doors of historical Ettukettu and Nalukettu architecture

The subtle cresting detail above the door adds a gentle decorative touch while maintaining the cabinet’s clean

Often described in the West as a “wedding cabinet”

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wall Art this luxurious cashmere shawl isThis old painted Chinese trunk is known as an Opera Chest. It would be more accurate to call it a dowry chest due to the lack of any operatic scene on this chest. This style of Chinese chest is found exclusively in Shanxi Province in Northern China and dates from the late 19th century. Chests of this style are constructed from paulownia wood (tong mu ) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of