Painted Pichwai From Nathdwara Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Side Tables Also known as Apothecary cabinets

Also known as Apothecary cabinets they come with many small individual compartments

Cows are still revered an continue to wander the streets in India

is a practical and decorative piece with nearly a century of history

The chest features a practical candle box inside and a sturdy iron chain that prevents the lid from falling back when opened

The composition consciously imitates a Tibetan rug field

Painted Pichwai From Nathdwara Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Side Tables Also known as Apothecary cabinetsThis painted Indian pichwai (pichvai) textile dates to the early 20th century, circa 1900. The exquisite handpainting depicts the gopis, a group of milkmaids from Braj. The gopis were Krishna's devotees & consorts, doting on him with an intense unconditional love and devotion (bhakti). So intense was their love, when they thought of Krishna, they lost their minds and thoughts. The gopis are seen here accompanied by their cows and nandis under a golden