Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Banswara - 19th Century gifts Constructed from Teak they were

Constructed from Teak they were made to order by skilled local carpenters

this Kantha quilt brings warmth

The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick

the red paint has been preserved

Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Banswara - 19th Century gifts Constructed from Teak they wereThis old Indian majus dowry chest from Southern Rajasthan has been given a new lease of life with a light blue paint wash. It dates to the 19th century and the style is specific to Banswara province. The front of this impressive piece is chip carved in the traditional style and also displays classic Mughal arches within its design. Traces of old paint are still visible in its carvings giving it a splash of colour. Two doors open and a third slides