Rosewood Dog Gates From Gujarat - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak and yak butter used in

and yak butter used in lamps

The average limber chest was designed to be able to carry over three times its weight in ammunition

This is a scribes inkwell from Uttar Pradesh - it would hang on cord beside the scribes desk

This colourful Indian lacquer box is a good collectors piece

Rosewood Dog Gates From Gujarat - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak and yak butter used inThese 19th century Indian dog gates from Gujarat would have been used in front of the main entrance door of Gujarati Havelis to keep animals out. This one is made from rosewood and iron. Rosewood is far less commonly used for dog gates suggesting these came from a wealthy merchant home. They make very interesting & decorative garden gates & are suitable for outdoor use as well as unique pieces of wall art. This particular piece has studs as well as a