{"product_id":"carved-teak-indian-dowry-chest","title":"Carved Teak Indian Dowry Chest Majus - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe traditional name for these Indian chests is 'majus' - they are found mostly in Rajasthan \u0026amp; Gujarat in North India. The front is beautifully chip carved in the traditional style with floral \u0026amp; geometrics chip carved motifs. It is adorned with horse brackets as is classical of the style making it a dramatic piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the front is original, the sloping top, sides, and back have been replaced during this piece's lifetime which is reflected in the price. A small front door leads into a large interior storage area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally 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 jewelry and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e113 x 54 x 84  (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550900379957,"sku":"M602","price":878.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M602.jpg?v=1789232420","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/carved-teak-indian-dowry-chest","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}