Swat Valley Bridal Chest - Wood - Pakistan - late 19th century
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Swat Valley Bridal Chest, a late 19th‑century wooden chest from Pakistan, 107 cm wide by 104 cm high and 60 cm deep, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
This antique Swat Valley bridal chest (Ghurra) dates from the 19th century and originates from the Hindu Kush region in present-day northern Pakistan. Such chests were traditionally crafted for weddings to store the bride's dowry. Typical for this region are the four distinctive corner posts topped with artfully turned finials. The detailed chip carvings feature floral rosettes, stylized sunwheels, and dense geometric patterns deeply rooted in Dardic folk art.
very good craftsmanship
high-quality materials
Made in Pakistan
Condition & Size:
This piece has been carefully cleaned. Its original condition has been preserved.
Please note that the delivery time for the furniture is 2-5 weeks. The shipping costs are specified as flat rates, and we still need to inquire about the shipping costs for each city or location after we received your order. We will inform you after the purchase whether we will refund overpaid shipping costs or if the shipment to your location requires additional shipping costs.
Seller's Story
Re-store, Re-Use, Re-Love <3
Fast Food, Fast Fashion & Fast Furniture are not our world. We cherish furnishings with history – made with a lot of care and from a time when good design and quality were more important than quantities, price and pack size for transport around half the globe.
We sell furnishings that we personally select and carefully restore. One by one. Some retain their original look, others are redesigned or upcycled and given a modern appearance with an emphasis on proportions, colors and details. We do offer some new items. These are produced in a fair environment with recycled or local materials.
For us, the idea of a more sustainable world is the guiding principle – in all we do.
We love to extend furniture lifetimes to contribute to a circular economy in the European furnishing industry. With us, you have all under one roof: Design lovers and sustainability enthusiasts. Win-win ;)!
This antique Swat Valley bridal chest (Ghurra) dates from the 19th century and originates from the Hindu Kush region in present-day northern Pakistan. Such chests were traditionally crafted for weddings to store the bride's dowry. Typical for this region are the four distinctive corner posts topped with artfully turned finials. The detailed chip carvings feature floral rosettes, stylized sunwheels, and dense geometric patterns deeply rooted in Dardic folk art.
very good craftsmanship
high-quality materials
Made in Pakistan
Condition & Size:
This piece has been carefully cleaned. Its original condition has been preserved.
Please note that the delivery time for the furniture is 2-5 weeks. The shipping costs are specified as flat rates, and we still need to inquire about the shipping costs for each city or location after we received your order. We will inform you after the purchase whether we will refund overpaid shipping costs or if the shipment to your location requires additional shipping costs.
Seller's Story
Re-store, Re-Use, Re-Love <3
Fast Food, Fast Fashion & Fast Furniture are not our world. We cherish furnishings with history – made with a lot of care and from a time when good design and quality were more important than quantities, price and pack size for transport around half the globe.
We sell furnishings that we personally select and carefully restore. One by one. Some retain their original look, others are redesigned or upcycled and given a modern appearance with an emphasis on proportions, colors and details. We do offer some new items. These are produced in a fair environment with recycled or local materials.
For us, the idea of a more sustainable world is the guiding principle – in all we do.
We love to extend furniture lifetimes to contribute to a circular economy in the European furnishing industry. With us, you have all under one roof: Design lovers and sustainability enthusiasts. Win-win ;)!
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
late 19th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Pakistan
Material
Wood
Height
104 cm
Width
107 cm
Title of artwork
Swat Valley Bridal Chest
Depth
60 cm
Condition
Good condition
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers
- Unternehmen:
- Swen Jens Hilbich
- Repräsentant:
- Swen Hilbich
- Adresse:
- Hammer Landstraße 115
Hinterhof
41460 Neuss
GERMANY - Telefonnummer:
- +4915905274034
- Email:
- mail@mid-century-friends.com
- USt-IdNr.:
- DE237206170
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