Roheda Wood Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - India but also outside shops

but also outside shops

Grouped together in varying sizes

Stone washing reduces risk of colour run and achieves a pleasing vintage look

Meiji Period

Roheda Wood Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - India but also outside shopsThis bijou roheda wood dowry chest is from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. It has hand beaten iron fittings that would have been made by a local blacksmith. Roheda (Tecomella undulata) is a tree that grows in the Thar desert. It is sometimes called Marwar teak. It was used for making furniture and doors until the early 20th century when it became very scarce due to over cutting. However, a big replanting scheme has meant that the tree is once