Antique Swedish Oak Kista Dowry Chest c. 1841 Rag carpet this Ghoum rug brings with

this Ghoum rug brings with it a touch of the exotic and a dash of sophistication

all exuding the understated sophistication characteristic of the period

hand-wrought pieces that blended medieval inspiration with early 20th-century design sensibilities

this rug holds firm to the tribal aesthetics of older Baluch traditions

58h x 37w x 20d

Antique Swedish Oak Kista Dowry Chest c. 1841 Rag carpet this Ghoum rug brings withThis really great Swedish painted kista, or dowry chest, dates to 1841 and beautifully reflects the rich folk art traditions of rural Sweden. Traditionally given as a wedding gift, these chests were used to store linens and household goods, often decorated with symbolic motifs and personalized details. This example is especially interesting in that the original monogram and date were painted over and replaced with a new setpresumably when the chest