Chinese Red Elm Side Table From Jiangsu Province - 19thC Gifts This takhat is from Shekhawati

This takhat is from Shekhawati and dates to the 19th century

At once nostalgic and enduring

this style of chest was likely made in Kutch in Gujarat

The paraths are carved from a single piece of timber and are usually made from teak or acacia wood - our old parath bowls have a wonderful patina which comes from frequent use over many years

Chinese Red Elm Side Table From Jiangsu Province - 19thC Gifts This takhat is from ShekhawatiThis antique Chinese side table is made from red elm (jumu) and would have been used as stools or side table. The style is classic of Jiangsu province, an area that uses predominantly red elm. Red elm (also known as 'zelkova' or 'southern elm') is considered a superior wood to yumu, its northern cousin. Originally these pieces would have been coated with a burgundy lacquer which has worn away from years of use. They have been sympathetically restored