Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak when European forms were adapted

when European forms were adapted by Indian craftsmen using local materials and techniques

long celebrated for its warm colour and use throughout the desert architecture of Rajasthan

original paint and sensitively cleaned surface preserving its historic character

Handmade in traditional way and decorated by hand before firing

Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak when European forms were adaptedThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European