Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Material - Satin Wood crafted by hand on pedal

crafted by hand on pedal looms by master weavers in The Himalayas

Framed: 42 x 2 x 54 (WxDxH cms)

13 x 13 x 4

Features: Hand-painted floral and still-life panels

locally called ter or Ratha Yatra are decorated with carved teak sacred scenes and images of deities

Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Material - Satin Wood crafted by hand on pedalThese exceptional painted doors from Bikaner, Rajasthan date from the late 18th to early 19th century and are decorated with marigolds, roses and leafy branches arranged around a stylised tree of life design. The deep black ground, warm terracotta flowers, gilt toned scrollwork and lacquer like surface show an unmistakable Qajar influence, reflecting the long artistic exchange between Rajasthan, the Mughal courts and the wider Persianate world.