Tall Walnut Cabinet From Gansu - Late 19th Century Origin - Nepal This wonderfully decorative mirror is

This wonderfully decorative mirror is made from an old reclaimed teak window from a 19th century Indian building in Madhya Pradesh

Vases and jars like these are made on the potters wheel in the traditional way in small workshops in Jingdezhen which is still the center for the best quality porcelain

Antique Chinese cabinets like this were used for the storage of silks

Chests were important in Chinese culture as they had very few cupboards for storage

the design reflects the vibrant aesthetic found throughout Rajasthan's historic homes and furnishings

Tall Walnut Cabinet From Gansu - Late 19th Century Origin - Nepal This wonderfully decorative mirror isThis antique Chinese cabinet is made in the traditional Gansu style and is immediately recognisable with its deer hoof legs. This style of cabinet became popular in Gansu towards the end of the 19th century and the latter part of the Qing Dynasty. They were mostly used for clothing storage and were almost exclusively made from walnut wood with the occasional cabinet made in yumu (northern elm) or Mulberry wood. With 2 drawers and an internal shelf,