Stick Door from Jaisalmer - 19th Century Margin Scheme jade-green glaze

jade-green glaze

The practice of lacquering came from Sindh many Sindhi people migrated to Rajasthan and Kutch bringing tradition with them

150 x 38 x 80 (wxdxh cms)

Even though pottery developed in China 15

Stick Door from Jaisalmer - 19th Century Margin Scheme jade-green glazeThis stick door dates to 19th century India. They were used by the desert dwelling tribes of Western Rajasthan in their buildings which were made of mud and clay. Wood is very scarce in the desert & doors, windows and furniture were made of sticks harvested from the Kair tree (Capparis decidua). The sticks are then riveted together with iron fittings. Hung on a wall they make stunning and unique pieces of wall art. Supplied with strong hangers (not