Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andrah Pradesh - 19th Century Wardrobes These wonderful Bandhani scarves come

These wonderful Bandhani scarves come from Rajasthan

This cabinet is from Shigatse

as well as a finely executed raised tray edge

Dowry was normally gold jewellery and silk saris

lassi — a cooling yoghurt-based drink — was served in cups like this

Carved Teak Votive Panel From Andrah Pradesh - 19th Century Wardrobes These wonderful Bandhani scarves comeThis late 19th century carved teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and was traditionally created by tribal communities to decorate the walls of village huts and small domestic shrines. Panels such as these were symbolic objects associated with devotion and protection, often representing a favoured deity or sacred architectural form. Their deeply carved surfaces and weathered patina give them a striking sculptural quality.