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    Carved Indian 'Majus' Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC

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    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

    Whether purchasing for resale or buying on behalf of a client, we offer trade discount pricing to:


  • Retail Stores
  • Interior Designers
  • Film & Photo Studios
  • Architects
  • Event Producers

  • For all trade and wholesale enquiries please email us with your contact and business name, company registration number & VAT number (if applicable) to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Prop Hire

    Looking for that one off iconic piece for an event or requiring props for a filming or a photography shoot? You will have seen our oriental antique furniture & decorative art in the James Bond films, The Golden Compass and many others.


    For all prop hire enquiries please send emails to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Carved Indian 'Majus' Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC

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    £2,450

    This beautifully carved Indian dowry chest is an exquisitely fine example of a majus dowry chest. The style is classicly indicative of Saurashtra in Gujarat, Northern India.

    Covered in finely carved Mughal style floral patterns there is a small Ganesh is carved in the top center who would have bestowed wisdom upon the young married couple. Dowry chests like this usually have a small central opening panel revealing a large inner storage area. Carved horses protrude from the top corners while carved flower buds emerge above the legs. This particular piece has an old metal top. 

    Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'majus'. A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy and good husband. Dowries were usually jewelry and silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. Dowries have now been outlawed but in reality, it is still practiced and cars and even washing machines have been known to be exchanged.

    From India

     

    110 x 69 x 92 (wxdxh cms)

    UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
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    This beautifully carved Indian dowry chest is an exquisitely fine example of a majus dowry chest. The style is classicly indicative of Saurashtra in Gujarat, Northern India.

    Covered in finely carved Mughal style floral patterns there is a small Ganesh is carved in the top center who would have bestowed wisdom upon the young married couple. Dowry chests like this usually have a small central opening panel revealing a large inner storage area. Carved horses protrude from the top corners while carved flower buds emerge above the legs. This particular piece has an old metal top. 

    Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'majus'. A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy and good husband. Dowries were usually jewelry and silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. Dowries have now been outlawed but in reality, it is still practiced and cars and even washing machines have been known to be exchanged.

    From India

     

    110 x 69 x 92 (wxdxh cms)

    UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
    More delivery options available at checkout


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    • International Delivery: Please contact us for quotes on individual pieces at enquiries@indigo-uk.com, Livechat or calling +44 1672 564722

    Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100 | Use code "DELIVERY" at checkout

    DISPATCH

    • - Non-furniture Delivery: 2-5 working days

    • - Furniture Delivery: Within 1 - 2 weeks

      (We'll call you to arrange a specific delivery date)

    • Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100 | Use code "DELIVERY" at checkout

    RETURNS

    • - Hassle Free Returns

    • - Return your order within 28 days for a full refund (excluding delivery charges)

    • - Items must be returned in a resalable condition

    • - Collections can be arranged on request

    • Product Specific delivery charges visible above "Add to Basket" button and in Checkout (scroll up)

    • Additional charges may apply for deliveries to highlands, islands, out of area deliveries and collections. 

    • International Delivery: Please contact us for quotes on individual pieces

    Trade & Wholesale

    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

    Whether purchasing for resale or buying on behalf of a client, we offer trade discount pricing to:


  • Retail Stores
  • Interior Designers
  • Film & Photo Studios
  • Architects
  • Event Producers

  • For all trade and wholesale enquiries please email us with your contact and business name, company registration number & VAT number (if applicable) to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Prop Hire

    Looking for that one off iconic piece for an event or requiring props for a filming or a photography shoot? You will have seen our oriental antique furniture & decorative art in the James Bond films, The Golden Compass and many others.


    For all prop hire enquiries please send emails to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

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