Antique Kerala Nettoor Petti (Malabar Wedding Box), India, 19th Century Planters timeworn patina that cannot be

timeworn patina that cannot be replicated

giving the timber depth and character that only time can create

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85 x 47 x 112 (wxdxh cms)

92 x 10 x 182 (wxdxh cms)

Antique Kerala Nettoor Petti (Malabar Wedding Box), India, 19th Century Planters timeworn patina that cannot beHandcrafted in Kerala during the 19th century, this striking Nettoor Petti, also known as a Malabar Box, is a fine example of traditional South Indian craftsmanship. Carved from jackfruit wood and richly decorated with hand painted geometric and scrolling motifs, the box is enhanced by elaborate hand forged iron mounts and locking hardware. Its distinctive pitched roof form echoes the architecture of traditional Kerala houses, symbolising the bride's