Name: Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest - Circa 1920
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A03522
Price: 695.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Antique Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch, India €“ Circa 1920, Hand-Carved Teak with Whitewashed Patina and Traditional Geometric Motifs

Angled View Of Antique Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch, India €“ Circa 1920, Hand-Carved Teak with Whitewashed Patina and Traditional Geometric Motifs

Door Carving Detail From Antique Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch, India €“ Circa 1920, Hand-Carved Teak with Whitewashed Patina and Traditional Geometric Motifs

Corner Detail Displaying Carvings And Mirror Decorations On Antique Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch, India €“ Circa 1920, Hand-Carved Teak with Whitewashed Patina and Traditional Geometric Motifs

Interior View Of Antique Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch, India €“ Circa 1920, Hand-Carved Teak with Whitewashed Patina and Traditional Geometric Motifs

Carved Leg Detail From Antique Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch, India €“ Circa 1920, Hand-Carved Teak with Whitewashed Patina and Traditional Geometric Motifs

Top Down View Of Antique Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch, India €“ Circa 1920, Hand-Carved Teak with Whitewashed Patina and Traditional Geometric Motifs

SKU: A03522 Circa 1920, from Rann of Kutch, India

Dimensions:: W115 x D36 x H101 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This striking bijou dowry chest originates from the Rabari tribe of Kutch, Gujarat, and dates to around 1920. Known locally as a damchiya, this type of chest was traditionally gifted by a bride€™s family as part of her dowry and would have once held prized possessions such as jewellery, silks, and heirlooms.

Crafted from solid teak and finished in its original whitewashed paint, this piece is richly detailed with chip-carved geometric patterns and inset mirrorwork, both symbolic of protection and prosperity. Its compact scale makes it an ideal statement piece for a hallway or bedroom€”full of texture, history, and charm.

Origin: Kutch, Gujarat, India
Date: Circa 1920
Tribe: Rabari
Material: Solid teak with original white paint and mirrored inlay
Features: Three front-facing cabinet doors, intricate carved details, and original condition
Condition: Distressed and unpolished with signs of age; structurally sound
Dimensions: Width 87 cm x Depth 36 cm x Height 95 cm

A rare and beautifully preserved example of tribal Indian craftsmanship.

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