Iron Bound Teak Dowry Chest from Gujarat - 19thC Style - Ginger Jar These glass lamps are known

These glass lamps are known in India as handis or hundis and the name originated from the similarity in shape to a cooking pot

it is both a striking work of folk art and a fascinating example of devotional painting

bamboo and plum blossoms

This mirror frame is made from an old teak panel - 19thC - from Rajasthan

this piece works equally well as ceremonial seating or as a statement daybed in a hallway

Iron Bound Teak Dowry Chest from Gujarat - 19thC Style - Ginger Jar These glass lamps are knownIron Bound Teak Dowry Chest from Gujarat 19thC Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. This Indian chest has a secret compartment in the top for storing valuables such as textiles, jewellery and cash. The finials show a clear influence of Jainism and as such, this was likely originally owned by a Jain family. They were usually made from Teak, rosewood or jackfruit