Painted Indian Door & Frame From Gujarat - 19th Century

This characterful 19th-century door and frame comes from Gujarat, western India, and showcases a wonderfully timeworn patina. Constructed from aged teak, the double-panelled doors retain remnants of ochre-yellow and earthy red paint, giving them a warm, rustic presence. A carved floral panel above the lintel adds a decorative flourish, hinting at the skilled craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the period. The naturally distressed surface tells its own story€”each layer of fading paint and wear a marker of long use and traditional life.

As with most traditional Indian doors, this one would originally have opened inwards on a pin-and-post system rather than hinges. The frame has since been sensitively adapted for hanging with modern hinges, making it suitable for reuse as a functioning doorway or as an architectural focal point in a contemporary interior.

This survivor was salvaged from a structure no longer in repairable condition. While substantial in scale and weight, Indigo Antiques offers expert delivery and can advice on installation to suit your space. Hinge and hanging solutions can be tailored to your project requirements.

• Origin: Gujarat, India
• Date: 19th century
• Materials: Teak wood with traces of original polychrome paint
• Features: Carved upper floral panel, worn painted surface, inset door rings. Raised in height for a modern home
• Condition: Richly aged with weathered patina; structurally sound; adapted for hanging either inwards or outwards opening
• Dimensions: W160 x D18 x H234 cm
  
• Internal Dimensions: W99 x H202 cm