Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Material - Elm (Bleached) There are traces of yellow

There are traces of yellow paint inside the main compartment which highlights a colourful past

These beautiful velvet lampshades use the 'nui' shibori technique to create the diamond repeat pattern which is then digitally printed onto gorgeous soft pile velvet

A beautiful Famille Rose vase decorated with birds

Camphorwood was the preferred wood of the wealthy

Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Material - Elm (Bleached) There are traces of yellowOriginally a chest like this would have been given as a dowry gift. A single door opens to reveal a large internal storage area. The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs and two ornately carved horses protrude from the top front corners. Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'manjus'. A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy