Old Kerala Door With Ornate Iron Lock - 19thC Material - Brass Beautifully patinated willow & pine

Beautifully patinated willow & pine butter churn

they developed the beautifully worn patina that makes old Indian brassware so desirable today

This intricately carved coffer is painstakingly hand carved with mandalas into reclaimed teak wood

With its riveted swing handle and municipal provenance

Old Kerala Door With Ornate Iron Lock - 19thC Material - Brass Beautifully patinated willow & pineThis antique traditional door dates to the 19th century and is from Kerala in South India is defined by its dramatic iron lock. These locks adorn the doors of historical Ettukettu and Nalukettu architecture. The lock has become a "style statement" for modern houses in Kerala and other parts of India where it's known by its traditional name manichitrathazhu. The shape of the lock is that of a trident or trisul, one of the symbols of Lord Shiva. The