Chip Carved Hut Box From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Apothecary Cabinets simplified features—arched brows

simplified features—arched brows

It would have been used for storing components used in the chewing of paan

Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents

three doors

Chip Carved Hut Box From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Apothecary Cabinets simplified features—arched browsA remarkable and increasingly scarce 18th century hut box from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, richly decorated with an array of deeply carved geometric and floral motifs. Constructed from solid timber and raised on turned feet, this substantial chest showcases the distinctive chip carving tradition of western India, where skilled craftsmen transformed functional storage pieces into highly decorative works of folk art. The exterior is divided into a series of