Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat - Early 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe The design shows clear influence

The design shows clear influence from Indo-Portuguese furniture traditions

on a floral brocade pattern ground

Crafted in the early 1900s in the Himalayas and handcrafted from neem wood

Black lacquer was commonly used in Shanxi province and to this day it is a prominent coal mining province

Materials: Roheda wood with hand-forged iron stud detailing

Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat - Early 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe The design shows clear influenceThis stunning old Indian majus dowry chest from Western Gujarat has been given a new lease of life in the Indigo workshop. It dates to the early 19th century has typical Sindh lacquer decoration. The area of Sindh is now in Pakistan. The front of this impressive piece is chip carved in the traditional style and displays classic Gujarati designs with floral and animal motifs. Red beading frames the panels giving it a splash of colour and the entire