Very decorative storage cabinet from India, damchiya
This cabinet has been sold. Klaas picks his cabinets himself in India. Ask him what is coming in.
Looking for a cabinet like this? Ask KlaasSee what is for sale now- Dimensions
- L 82 cm x D 42cm x H 69 cm
- Category
- Indian cabinets
- Wood
- Teak
- Origin
- India
About this cabinet
- dimensions: L 82 cm x D 42 cm x H 69 cm
- teak
- unpainted
- age: early 1900s
- origin: north-west of the state of Gujarat, Kutch district
These cabinets originally come from the far north-west of the state of Gujarat, from the Kutch district. They were also sometimes given as a dowry, दहेज (dahej).
The area where the Rabari tribe live is the largest salt desert in the world. Damchiyas used to be made on tall legs because the area is often exposed to the surging tides of the Arabian Sea and heavy rain during the summer monsoon.
They come in different versions with intricate geometric carved patterns, iron fittings, little mirrors or horse heads, but almost always with a single door in the middle. Or you may see them beautifully painted.
But what applies to this damchiya is: “less is more”.
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Mon to Fri 12:00 to 18:00, Sat 11:00 to 17:30, Sun 14:00 to 16:00. Or by appointment.
Prefer a different colour? That is possible in consultation, ask Klaas about the options.
