Bleached Doors From Bikaner - Early 19th Century Material - Sheesham Wood crafted from reclaimed old timber

crafted from reclaimed old timber

he had been posted to Bombay where he had twins (George & Muriel) with his wife Alice

right corner & top left corner

Framed Japanese Tadakiyo Woodblock Print by Torii Kiyotada - Published by Hasegawa Toshimitsu in April 1896 -

Bleached Doors From Bikaner - Early 19th Century Material - Sheesham Wood crafted from reclaimed old timberThese Indian doors from Bikaner would have once been covered in extravagant painting and after many years in the Thar desert have been sun bleached. Unusual for Indian doors, they are walk through height at 188cm tall. They are constructed from roheda wood which is similar to teak wood and used almost exclusively in Northern Rajasthan. Bikaner in Rajasthan has become world famous for its extravagantly painted and expertly carved buildings, craftwork