Roheda Wood Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - India sustainable

sustainable

Materials: Southern elm (jumu)

stylised lotus rosette (padma-nābhi/bindu centre with radiating dala)

its origins can be traced back to the pre-Vedic (1500 - 500 BC) age

The surface decoration

Roheda Wood Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - India sustainableThis bijou roheda wood dowry chest is from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. It has hand beaten iron fittings that would have been made by a local blacksmith. Roheda (Tecomella undulata) is a tree that grows in the Thar desert. It is sometimes called Marwar teak. It was used for making furniture and doors until the early 20th century when it became very scarce due to over cutting. However, a big replanting scheme has meant that the tree is once