1960s Mid Century Teak Inlay White Hard Wood Dowry Box

Description

inlaid wooden wedding or dowry jewelry box

This jewelry or bangle box is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric designs in … more inlaid wooden wedding or dowry jewelry box

This jewelry or bangle box is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric designs in using white manmade material in the intarsia* method. The hinged lid lifts to reveal an unlined interior with a central suspended removable wood rod. Lift the wood rod, arrange cuffs, bracelets or bangles and return to the box.

Makes a nice display and storage feature.

Approximately: 7.75 x 4 x 4 inch

Stunning mosaic, geometric design, and gorgeous craftsmanship. This work is made of beautiful dark teak wood and white inlay. A genuine work of art. A very eye-catching and unique piece. Would clearly stand out in any setting.

For centuries across much of the globe, it has been the custom for women to bring with them on marriage not only money, but also linen, personal clothes and jewelry.

In many parts of the world, gifts passed to a newly formed household for the new bride—the dowry, whether it may be called that or not—often set a course for a marriage, and sometimes affect its success. Often in times past—and in some places still today—these goods were packed into a chest, traditionally made of wood and typically decorated as richly as means would allow, the better to show it off as a status symbol when the bride arrived at her new home. Across the Middle East, where houses were traditionally sparsely furnished, such a dowry chest would often be placed in the woman’s area, where it could quietly continue to announce its status and serve as an item of practical furniture.

Along with one or more large chests, the young bride would often bring a smaller box, like this one, for her jewelry and makeup. (See larger wood boxes with similar inlay currently listed).

Small jewel boxes to accompany the bride continued to be popular well into the 20th century.

* The technique of intarsia inlays sections of wood (at times with contrasting ivory or bone, or mother-of-pearl) within the solid stone matrix of floors and walls or on table tops and other furniture; less