Painted Indian "Damchiya" Dowry Chest From Kutch - 19thC
This phenomenally beautiful and unusual carved teak dowry chest, also known as a 'damchiya' is from Kutch, Gujarat.
The front is chip carved in the traditional style with painted paneling.
Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegroom‚¬„¢s 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 illegal practice, but in reality it is still practiced and cars and even washing machines have been known to be exchanged.
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140 x 81 x 108 (wxdxh cms)
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Painted Indian "Damchiya" Dowry Chest From Kutch - 19thC
This phenomenally beautiful and unusual carved teak dowry chest, also known as a 'damchiya' is from Kutch, Gujarat.
The front is chip carved in the traditional style with painted paneling.
Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegroom‚¬„¢s 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 illegal practice, but in reality it is still practiced and cars and even washing machines have been known to be exchanged.
From India
140 x 81 x 108 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
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This phenomenally beautiful and unusual carved teak dowry chest, also known as a 'damchiya' is from Kutch, Gujarat.
The front is chip carved in the traditional style with painted paneling.
Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegroom‚¬„¢s 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 illegal practice, but in reality it is still practiced and cars and even washing machines have been known to be exchanged.
From India
140 x 81 x 108 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
