Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Material - Elm (Bleached) A utility piece that was

A utility piece that was used daily in most households in the Kulu valley in Himachal Pradesh

Camphorwood was the preferred wood of the wealthy

A beautiful Famille Rose vase decorated with birds

The design is such that any condensation on the clay pots drains onto a drip tray and through a spout at the front

Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Material - Elm (Bleached) A utility piece that wasOriginally a chest like this would have been given as a dowry gift. A single door opens to reveal a large internal storage area. The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs and two ornately carved horses protrude from the top front corners. Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'manjus'. A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy