Brass Jewellery Box From Kerala - Late 19th Century Sideboards The drawer pulls are warabite

The drawer pulls are warabite (bracken) style and the black painted iron hardware is original

forming an important part of domestic and social life

The box is richly decorated with vibrant red

two smaller drawers behind a side door

Brass Jewellery Box From Kerala - Late 19th Century Sideboards The drawer pulls are warabiteThis pretty little Indian brass box is from Kerala in South India and is often referred to as a 'vettile chellam'. It would have been used for storing valuables; jewelry, paan, and money and has an internal divider. Nowadays it could be used as a jewelry box. Designed with sturdy brass panels and intricate riveted detailing, it embodies both practicality and elegance. The box features a hinged lid with a bold handle and a secure clasp, making it an