WOODEN CHEST WITH METAL FITTINGS 

This wooden chest from Gujarat is made of hard wood and is in an unique square shape with a flat lid. The box has simple running pattern all along it with metal embellishments at the corner.

Such chests were used for many purposes – as a jewellery box, a dowry box given as a part of the bride’s trousseau or as a merchant’s storage box. This particular chest seems like it was used by a merchant either as a storage box or as a cash box.

This vintage chest is an instant collector’s piece that has been handcrafted  by master artisans. It will light up any living space and can even be used to store trinkets.