Carved Teak Damchiya Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Famille-Rose Porcelain 150 or 180 cm

150 or 180 cm

Both practical and sculptural

you may need just one size up from the standard UK size as they are hand made although they will stretch as they are worn in

all set within a simple recessed border

most experts believe that true porcelain -which also originated in China - didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty -202 BC to 220 AD

Carved Teak Damchiya Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Famille-Rose Porcelain 150 or 180 cmThis 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