Antique Kerala Nettoor Petti (Malabar Wedding Box), India, 19th Century Planters Chests and boxes in India

Chests and boxes in India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that conquered and influenced India

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timeworn patina that cannot be replicated

allowing the layered patterns to stand out while maintaining a calm

92 x 10 x 182 (wxdxh cms)

Antique Kerala Nettoor Petti (Malabar Wedding Box), India, 19th Century Planters Chests and boxes in IndiaHandcrafted in Kerala during the 19th century, this striking Nettoor Petti, also known as a Malabar Box, is a fine example of traditional South Indian craftsmanship. Carved from jackfruit wood and richly decorated with hand painted geometric and scrolling motifs, the box is enhanced by elaborate hand forged iron mounts and locking hardware. Its distinctive pitched roof form echoes the architecture of traditional Kerala houses, symbolising the bride's