Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Antique while the central carry handle

while the central carry handle allows for easy transport of goods

The naturally smooth egg shaped stones are also known as Banas

These sturdy wooden stools are a vital component of any shabby chic interior and originally would have been used by farm workers

this sideboard would originally have been deeper and it has been reduced in depth to make it more suitable for a modern home

with his right hand

Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Antique while the central carry handleThis very decorative teak panel once was the lid to a huge dowry chest. Sometimes wealthy families commissioned extra large sizes to be made so they could lock away large precious family heirlooms. Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms 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