Antique Kerala Nettoor Petti (Malabar Wedding Box), India, 19th Century Console Tables Raised on slender legs joined

Raised on slender legs joined by stretchers

provides excellent stability while preserving the elegant simplicity that defines this timeless design

this piece has been creatively repurposed€”its depth reduced and its fixed panels converted into four functional cupboard doors

48 x 33 cm (wxd cms)

it takes considerable time

Antique Kerala Nettoor Petti (Malabar Wedding Box), India, 19th Century Console Tables Raised on slender legs joinedHandcrafted in Kerala during the 19th century, this striking Nettoor Petti, also known as a Malabar Box, is a fine example of traditional South Indian craftsmanship. Carved from jackfruit wood and richly decorated with hand painted geometric and scrolling motifs, the box is enhanced by elaborate hand forged iron mounts and locking hardware. Its distinctive pitched roof form echoes the architecture of traditional Kerala houses, symbolising the bride's