Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Material - Huali 49 x 6 x 139

49 x 6 x 139  (w x d x h cms)

This pichwai unusually comes from Kishangarh in Rajasthan

reclaimed and adapted

charmingly simple carvings and a wonderful patina give this piece a real sense of having been a well loved household item

Takhat Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Material - Huali 49 x 6 x 139This fabulous coffee table is a 19th century takhat from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India. These were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan particularly the Shekhawati area. The majority are made from roheda wood which is a variety of Acacia which is the state tree of Rajasthan. This particular takhat has beautifully turned legs and wonderfully patinaed roheda planks making up the surface. An old name is