Painted Rajasthani Window Shutter With Later Paint Material - Burr Elm allowing coloured lac to melt

allowing coloured lac to melt and fuse with the timber surface before being carefully incised to create decorative patterns

This style of Indian dowry chest is known as a Majus

100 x 5 x 129 (w x d x h cms)

This 19th-century grain measure from Kerala would have been used in village markets to portion out staples such as rice

this wooden Indian cabinet was originally used embedded into a wall as a wall cabinet and is over 220 years old - With a simple shelf and solid wood doors it's a simple and great solution for hiding things in a kitchen or bathroom

Painted Rajasthani Window Shutter With Later Paint Material - Burr Elm allowing coloured lac to meltThis painted teak window shutter from Rajasthan dates from the 1920's and has been recently repainted in the 21st century in the traditional Rajasthani style. Colourful floral patterns sit on a deep red background. The paintwork has diminished in places giving a pleasing rustic effect. A beautifully carved central column runs down the middle and is also painted in bright colours. Perfect for a pleasing piece of wall art. Specifications: suitable for