Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Material - Pine (Reclaimed) the stylish homes of the

the stylish homes of the more wealthy and this piece dates to the 19th century

5 (wxh cms)

5 x 5 x 14

making it simple to install and display

Built from heavy-gauge brass and fixed with copper rivets

Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Material - Pine (Reclaimed) the stylish homes of theThis very decorative teak panel once was the lid to a huge dowry chest. Sometimes wealthy families commissioned extra large sizes to be made so they could lock away large precious family heirlooms. Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold jewellery and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures