Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Nandi Bulls hand painted design that makes

hand painted design that makes it a stand out piece in any oom

flaking paint

carved horse heads feature heavily on this piece

folk-art quality

the painting is later as doors were often repainted

Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Nandi Bulls hand painted design that makesThis fabulous coffee table is a 19th century takhat from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India. These were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan particularly the Shekhawati area. The majority are made from roheda wood which is a variety of Acacia which is the state tree of Rajasthan. This particular takhat has beautifully turned legs and wonderfully patinaed roheda planks making up the surface. An old name is