Carved Sideboard Made From Reclaimed Teak Hat Originally used in ancestral worship

Originally used in ancestral worship or temple ritual

142 x 45 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

and rubbed into the woven cotton material of load bearing equipment to provide a consistent colour to equipment worn by soldiers in the same unit and as a method of cleaning the gear

Date: Early 19th Century

Carved Sideboard Made From Reclaimed Teak Hat Originally used in ancestral worshipThis impressive carved sideboard is a celebration of traditional Indian craftsmanship, constructed from reclaimed teak salvaged from old buildings in Rajasthan and Gujarat. While not an antique, it incorporates beautifully aged timber and hand carved panels, giving it the depth, texture and character of historic architectural elements. The faade is richly detailed with intricate relief carvings floral scrolls, geometric motifs and figurative elements