Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Scarves crafted from reclaimed wood with

crafted from reclaimed wood with natural variations and marks

these figures once formed part of a larger architectural scheme

extremely durable and environmentally friendly and would fit in perfectly in a bathroom

These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes)

and cultivated virtue central to Qing dynasty domestic culture

Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Scarves crafted from reclaimed wood withThese 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.