Painted Almirah Indian Cabinet From Diu - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes such boxes were crafted to

such boxes were crafted to store a bride's dowry

Table made from a pair of 19thC carved teak capitols - with a white marble top

A similar example was exhibited Los Angeles County Museum of Art (2014 - 2015)

This Noodle Cabinet has been made from Old Pine in Traditional Style

Painted Almirah Indian Cabinet From Diu - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes such boxes were crafted toThis solid teakwood 19th century Indian almirah cabinet is an excellent example of the Indo Portuguese blend of styles. Incredibly stylish and timeless, the sunburst panels are typical of the Portuguese style and have been expertly carved. The core Portuguese occupation did not expand beyond Southern India, however, this cabinet comes from Gujarat further north showing how trade and styles transcended regional borders. Diu became a Portuguese colony