Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Brass Bound Chests now gently weathered to reveal

now gently weathered to reveal warm undertones beneath

The plain weave textile is handwoven in the traditional way on a loom from locally grown hand-spun cotton

These mirrors are made from sustainable mango wood

This Anglo Indian Teak China Cabinet is an antique piece which has more recently been decorated with the most beautiful intricate bone inlay - from Gujarat - 19thC

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Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Brass Bound Chests now gently weathered to revealThis antique parinda from Gujarat, western India, is a window into traditional Indian village architecture. Hand carved from stone, its rose pink surface and ornate legs display beautifully intricate carving note the lotus style column bases and deep geometric carving along the top edge. Designed to support earthen water pots, the parinda cleverly channels condensation from the pots into a carved drip tray, allowing water to exit through a front spout