Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Chest - Taisho Era Style - Meiping Vase and stylised forms characteristic of

and stylised forms characteristic of traditional Rajasthani and Gujarati craftsmanship

handcrafted in teak and finished in richly layered green paint tones with hints of turquoise and blue emerging through the aged surface

Constructed from pine wood decorated in the traditional Tibetan colours

Each piece is unique

The wood usually comes from old Chinese doors or floors

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Chest - Taisho Era Style - Meiping Vase and stylised forms characteristic ofThis Japanese tansu chest dates to the Taisho Era (1912 1926) and is made in the Tokyo style which became the norm for Japanese tansu in the 20th century. Kasane dansu is the term used for stacking chests these chests separate into two parts. Isho tansu chests are specifically used for storing clothes. It was common for Japanese homes to have a summer clothing chest & winter clothing chest. The carrying handles allowed these chests to be stored in