Painted Indo-Portugese Reclaimed Door From Diu - 19thC Material - Papier Mache The warm tone of the

The warm tone of the aged teak is enhanced by a beautifully worn surface

The finely perforated brass body is decorated with repeating geometric motifs that allow light and air to circulate

The famous imperial kilns have been sited there since the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

This vintage Indian glazed wall cabinet has been painted in beautiful subtle light blue tones

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Painted Indo-Portugese Reclaimed Door From Diu - 19thC Material - Papier Mache The warm tone of theThis lovely limed teak door has been salvaged from an old building in Diu, a coastal town in Gujarat which had a strong Portuguese presence. The Portuguese influence can be seen in the classic sunburst design on the door panels. These doors are saved from buildings in India which have fallen into a state of disrepair and are no longer in a repairable state. As with most Indian doors, they would have originally operated on a pin and post system and not