Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Bone Inlay Pegams were used by monks

Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and storing important religious scrolls

These beautiful silver and blue topaz earrings are handmade by Rajasthani jewelers

Materials: Hand-carved cedar wood

showing a strong Portuguese colonial influence that filtered into Indian furniture design during the 18th and 19th centuries

A hallmarked silver repousse work Bangle

Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Bone Inlay Pegams were used by monksThis charming antique teak chest has been made in a hut shape and is known locally as a sandouk. It dates to the 19th century and the style is from Gujarat in Northern India. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold, jewellery, and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged.