Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Jewellery Boxes decorative black iron hardware

decorative black iron hardware

he had been posted to Bombay where he had twins (George & Muriel) with his wife Alice

The rich honey and amber tones of the timber

with a distinctive turned brass handle that locks the tiers firmly in place

Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Jewellery Boxes decorative black iron hardwareThis striking bleached teak dowry chest, known locally as a damchiya, originates from the Rabari tribe of Kutch in Gujarat, India. Over a century old, it showcases intricate chip carved detailing and geometric embellishments, all carved by hand. Once a prized possession in traditional matrimonial exchanges, this piece served both as a symbolic and functional object, storing the dowry treasures gifted by a bride's family. The chest remains in its