Painted Teak Takhat From Gujarat - 19th Century Dining Tables 5 x 13 x 28cm

5 x 13 x 28cm (WxDxH cms)

Entitled "Young Woman Blowing A Poppin" from the series "Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy

This sculptural vintage Himachal stool is a beautifully understated piece

Origin: Banswara district

Painted Teak Takhat From Gujarat - 19th Century Dining Tables 5 x 13 x 28cmThis fabulous antique Indian coffee table is known locally as a takhat. Takhats were daybeds originally used by the wealthy merchant classes. This takhat table is from Gujarat in Northern India and dates to the early 19th century. It is truly an excellent example of a traditional Gujarati style takhat with beautifully faded layers of pastel paintwork and decorative carved sides. Gujarati takhats are made from teak wood and have red lacquered legs.