Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji hand-painted spotting and simplified form

hand-painted spotting and simplified form favour energy and movement over realism

Kantha embroidery is one of the oldest forms of needlework in India

a stunning piece of outdoor furniture designed to provide both comfort and stability

5 x H52 cm

Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji hand-painted spotting and simplified formThis painted chest is from Nagaur, Northern India. Nagaur is one of the four Rajput schools in the area known as Marwar and is well reputed for its beautiful style of painting. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India and were usually made from teak, rosewood, or jackfruit wood. They were used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry and cash. The trunk has