Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat - Early 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe Black lacquer was commonly used

Black lacquer was commonly used in Shanxi province and to this day it is a prominent coal mining province

Crafted in the early 1900s in the Himalayas and handcrafted from neem wood

The design shows clear influence from Indo-Portuguese furniture traditions

They can also be used as a bird bath or water feature

Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat - Early 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe Black lacquer was commonly usedThis stunning old Indian majus dowry chest from Western Gujarat has been given a new lease of life in the Indigo workshop. It dates to the early 19th century has typical Sindh lacquer decoration. The area of Sindh is now in Pakistan. The front of this impressive piece is chip carved in the traditional style and displays classic Gujarati designs with floral and animal motifs. Red beading frames the panels giving it a splash of colour and the entire