What is an Indian dowry chest?

Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.

Indonesian Dowry Chest

Two Palembang Peranakan Lacquerware Bridal Boxes and a Tray

Located in Amsterdam, NL

store the dowry. It was part of the furniture that was placed in the bridal room. Other pieces of the

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Two Palembang Peranakan Lacquerware Bridal Boxes and a Tray

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H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

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Indonesian dowry chest

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teak wood, dowry chest on wheels

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Indonesian dowry chest

H 38 in W 83 in D 30 in

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What is an Indian dowry chest?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.