Slatted Teak Shelf From Rajasthan - Ca 1930 Material - Cryptomeria Its refined lines

Its refined lines

individually hand painted using traditional techniques

The mihrab arch motif is seen across India and the Near East and is a clear influence of the sustained occupation of India by the Mughals between 1526 and 1761

These cabinets are constructed from cedar or pine and decorated in the traditional Tibetan colours

so they are made to last through the cold seasons

Slatted Teak Shelf From Rajasthan - Ca 1930 Material - Cryptomeria Its refined linesThis Anglo Indian teak shelving unit dates from the 1930s, during the late Raj period, and is a wonderfully characterful example of practical colonial furniture. Crafted from solid teak, it retains traces of its original painted finish, now softly weathered and worn through decades of use. Areas of natural paint loss reveal the warm tones of the timber beneath, creating a beautifully layered patina that reflects its long working life. The design is