Painted Window Shutter From Rajasthan - 19th Century Trays Usually a family ancestor portrait

Usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & incense sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household

This carving is heavily influenced by the Portuguese style with fleur-de-lys corners and breadfruit springing from a central vase

Yali were commonly found in South Indian carvings and protected humanity both physically & spiritually

and they retain a wonderful warmth and simplicity

the central locking bar that keeps the drawers secure

Painted Window Shutter From Rajasthan - 19th Century Trays Usually a family ancestor portraitThese characterful carved teak window shutters feature the instantly recognisable Mughal arch, a form long associated with Indo Islamic architecture and widely seen across Rajasthan. Handcrafted from solid teak, the gently curved arch framing adds elegance and architectural presence, transforming what was once a functional element into a striking decorative feature. Over their long life, the shutters have been exposed to the intense Rajasthani