Pink Painted Carved Door From Gujarat - 18th Century Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Behind the doors

Behind the doors

Four drawers sit above a large interior space separated by a shelf making it the ideal storage solution

In North Indian and Rajasthani architectural art the lotus (padma) is a primary auspicious emblem

Made from Cryptomeria - the iron fittings are handmade by a local blacksmith

Pink Painted Carved Door From Gujarat - 18th Century Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Behind the doorsThis beautifully carved 18th century teak painted door has been salvaged from an old building in Gujarat. The carved design replicates the design of ancient stepwells found throughout northern India. Under the many layers of old paint, you can see some original vermillion paint coming through. This patchwork of colours and textures gives you a real sense of age. These doors would have originally been used as the front door of a merchant's home. They