Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Jewellery Boxes antique chapati boxes make wonderful

antique chapati boxes make wonderful decorative objects and can also be used for storing jewellery

Two strong hangers are attached

There are two shelves and two drawers

For a similar example see page 35 of Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi' by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala

The central focus is the Mughal tree of life design which is surrounded by flowing floral motifs and birds

Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Jewellery Boxes antique chapati boxes make wonderfulThis 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