Bleached Window Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Chests and boxes from India

Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India and were used for storing valuables such as jewellery or cash

The functionality of this shelf makes it ideal for storing soaps and brushes in bathrooms and kitchens

this style of box is known as a Malabar box or Nettur Petti and was likely used as a wedding box

Bastar is famed for its beautiful sculptures & statues which are crafted by the Ghasia caste using the dhokra (dokhra or dokra) or lost wax (cire perdue) technique

20 x 14 x 9 (wxdxh cms)

Bleached Window Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Chests and boxes from IndiaThis sunbleached roheda wood Indian shutter is from the Bikaner region of Rajasthan. Dating from the 19th century, this piece would once have been brightly painted as was the style in Bikaner. However, it has been bleached a pleasing pale yellow by years of Thar desert sun. This would look beautiful hung on a wall. Supplied with hangers. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More delivery options available at checkout