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lassi — a cooling yoghurt-based drink — was served in cups like this
the shawl can be worn wrapped
showing a strong Portuguese colonial influence that filtered into Indian furniture design during the 18th and 19th centuries
The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot
Materials: Hand-carved cedar wood
Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Bone Inlay lassi — a cooling yoghurt-basedThis charming antique teak chest has been made in a hut shape and is known locally as a sandouk. It dates to the 19th century and the style is from Gujarat in Northern India. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold, jewellery, and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged.
