Painted Teak Coffee Table Chest - 19th Century Material - Maple Wood This majestic tribal panel comes

This majestic tribal panel comes from Nagaland

kitchen dresser

They are likely from the South Indian state of Karnataka

The top drawers would hold quality clothing and the bottom section would usually hold underwear

Painted Teak Coffee Table Chest - 19th Century Material - Maple Wood This majestic tribal panel comesBeautifully worn and richly patinated, this 19th century painted antique Indian teak chest from Gujarat is a striking example of rural craftsmanship. Once used in village households for storing grain, textiles, or valuables, its sturdy proportions and weathered finish evoke generations of practical use and quiet beauty. The surface retains its original layered paint in shades of blue and green over rich brown teak wood, now softly faded and