Carved Teak Damchiya Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Origin - Nepal Isho Dansu Clothing Chest from

Isho Dansu Clothing Chest from Yonezawa - late 19thC

Although originally recorded as living on Mount Potalaka

Authentic painted altar cabinets of this calibre have become increasingly scarce

Whilst this piece is not an antique

Carved Teak Damchiya Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Origin - Nepal Isho Dansu Clothing Chest fromThis Teak Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch dating to the 1920s is a striking example of the richly carved marriage furniture traditionally made in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Damchiyas were an important part of a brides dowry and would accompany her to her new household after marriage. They were used to store clothing, jewellery and household valuables, while also acting as a visual symbol of family prosperity and craftsmanship. The front of this