Damchiya Dowry Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Poplar This compact Indian dowry chest

This compact Indian dowry chest is adorned with beautiful carvings

The intricate brushwork

The surface bears the marks of age and use

The interior provides ample space for tableware

Most potters have learned their craft from the elders of their family

Damchiya Dowry Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Poplar This compact Indian dowry chestThis compact Indian dowry chest is adorned with beautiful carvings, stylised horse heads and a patchwork of old paint and beautifully patinaed teak wood. The interior consists of a large open space and two drawers at the base add additional storage. 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