Carved Lacquered Teak Dowry Chest - Majus From Kutch sarong The jali work is made

The jali work is made in the traditional Rajasthani way from split bamboo and the frames are teakwood

trestle-style legs with ladder bracing

This antique brass bound Anglo-Indian military chest dates to the 19th century and is the perfect size for a coffee table

Dimensions: W22 x D2 x H68

Carved Lacquered Teak Dowry Chest - Majus From Kutch sarong The jali work is madeCarved Teak Dowry Chest Majus From Kutch, Gujarat. The front is chip carved in the traditional style with lacquered paneling. 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 sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. In modern times dowry is supposed to have been made an