Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Jewellery Boxes he had been posted to

he had been posted to Bombay where he had twins (George & Muriel) with his wife Alice

For a similar example see page 35 of Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi' by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala

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

We've added a black lacquer base to this to make this more practical as a coffee table

antique chapati boxes make wonderful decorative objects and can also be used for storing jewellery

Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Jewellery Boxes he had been posted toThis striking bleached teak dowry chest, known locally as a damchiya, originates from the Rabari tribe of Kutch in Gujarat, India. Over a century old, it showcases intricate chip carved detailing and geometric embellishments, all carved by hand. Once a prized possession in traditional matrimonial exchanges, this piece served both as a symbolic and functional object, storing the dowry treasures gifted by a bride's family. The chest remains in its