Name: Iron Clad Merchants Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A02743
Price: 623.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Antique Indian Shekhawati Trousseau Box | Indigo Antiques

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Iron Clad Merchants Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century

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SKU: A02743 19th Century, from Shekhawati, India

Dimensions:: W50 x D35 x W25 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with iron and brass.

Between the 17th & 19th centuries, the Marwari merchants of Shekhawati grew incredibly wealthy from taxing traveling caravans. At the time, craftsmanship of this quality would have been expensive.

These boxes are beautiful standalone collectible pieces but are also functional for storing valuables & jewellery.

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