Parrot Lamp Bracket From Gujarat - 19th Century Period - Meiji The lid swivels in the

The lid swivels in the traditional way to reveal four compartments and is chip carved with a stylised sun design

Using traditional cobalt blue underglaze techniques that have been refined over centuries

This style of rug gets it's name from the Mehraban district in northern Persia where it's created

this chest combines sustainability with decorative appeal

A beautifully patinated carved teak chapatti rolling board - Circa 90 - 100 yrs old These were also used for food preparation

Parrot Lamp Bracket From Gujarat - 19th Century Period - Meiji The lid swivels in theAn old Indian lamp holder from a Kathi home in Gujarat, probably Saurashtra dating to the 19th century. It features a beautifully carved parrot as part of the rotating bracket which has been painted green. A lamp would have been placed on the bracket allowing the light to be directed. In Gujarati, these are called Dv. References: See 'Lamps of India' by D. G. Kelkar, fig 106 for a similar example Another similar example can be seen in 'Folk Art &