Stick Door From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Lamp Niches 22 x 17 x 10

22 x 17 x 10 (wxdxh cms)

These chests were used as storage in homes and monasteries

This style of Indian lacquer pot is found only in Uttar Pradesh in the North of India

The masterfully crafted ironwork is particular to Sendai province

5 x 2 x 32 (wxdxh cms)

Stick Door From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Lamp Niches 22 x 17 x 10This stick door panel is from Jaisalmer area in Rajasthan, Northern India and dates to the 19th century. They were used in the buildings of the desert dwelling tribes which were made of mud and clay. Wood is very scarce in the desert & doors, window shutters and furniture were made of sticks harvested from the Kair tree (Capparis decidua). The sticks are then riveted together with iron fittings. Hung on a wall they make stunning and unique pieces of