Farmhouse Coffee Table from Henan – 19th Century Origin - Congo 183 x 38 x 92

183 x 38 x 92 (wxdxh cms)

This style of Indian pot was used for tobacco and opium

Dyed by hand using natural dyes in two shades of indigo using strobailanthes cusia

This Kadai can also be used as a water feature or planted with lilies as it is water tight

Farmhouse Coffee Table from Henan – 19th Century Origin - Congo 183 x 38 x 92This substantial rustic farmhouse table was originally used for everyday family meals. Its low height reflects the traditional style of dining in rural China, where families gathered around low tables whilst seated on stools or benches. Constructed from elm with willow timbers incorporated into the top, the table has developed a wonderfully mellow patina through generations of daily use. The thick plank top is framed by traditional mitred breadboard