Chip Carved Teak Puja Chowki From Kutch - 19th Century Hats iron strapwork detailing

iron strapwork detailing

textiles and decorative arts

100 x 48 x 92 (WxDxH cms)

155 x 44 x 82 (wxdxh cms)

each glaze pattern is unique due to natural kiln transmutation

Chip Carved Teak Puja Chowki From Kutch - 19th Century Hats iron strapwork detailingThis beautifully chip carved Indian panel is known locally as a chowki. It dates to the 19th century and has developed a beautiful patina through years of constant use. Chowkis are used in India by Hindus for placing gods and idols on and for daily prayer. This puja chowki (also spelled pooja chowki) is from Kutch in Western Gujarat. The carving heavily features a stylised lotus design found across Northern India, especially in Rajasthan & Gujarat.