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Anglo Indian Dowry Chairs 4st
Located in MILL, NL
In mint condition! Art Deco style armchairs / club chairs. Made by Lounge Atelier in 1992. Upholstered in high-quality sheepskin leather, finished with black piping. Has acquired a...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Dowry

Materials

Tin

Horse Pictorial Turkish Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
. dated 1973, the turkish names woven inscribed in seem to make it a dowry gift Measures: 2'8'' x 3'2''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Dowry Rug
By zadeh
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Persian Tabriz originally purchased as a wedding gift. All the different elements make this piece extremely rare. There is love poem inscribed throughout 2 surrounding bo...
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20th Century Persian Dutch Colonial Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Dowry. 1994. Paper, linocut, 25x33 cm
By Dainis Rozkalns
Located in Riga, LV
Dowry. 1994. Paper, linocut, 25x33 cm imprint size 13x25 cm total page size 25x33cm Dainis
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1990s Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Paper, Linocut

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Kars Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Turkish rug with charming cream and cocoa color accents made for a wedding present for a family in Turkey. Check the names inscribed on each column. 6' x 10'7''
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Turkmen Wedding Dowry Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day This example has 3 rows of 9 Tekke guls
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20th Century Turkmen Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Wedding Dowry' Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day This example has 4 rows of 10
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20th Century Turkmen Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Rajasthani Indian Hand Painted Wood Jewelry Dowry Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rajasthani Indian vaulted dowry jewelry box, hand painted with Indian lovers enjoying each
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20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Deer Pictorial Animal Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Century Turkish anatolian animal deer rug given as a dowry rug Details rug no. j3603
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20th Century Turkish Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An antique Indian Damachiya hand carved bridal cabinet having meticulous decoration and inlaid mirrors, figural and animal forms. A pair of small doors open in the center to storage...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Dowry

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Lion Motif Vintage Turkish White Ground Dowry Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
( a turkish name) on the rug makes us believe the rug was given as a dowry gift. 4'7'' x 6'9''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Two Indonesian Dowry Chests on Stands from Bali (Nightstands or End Tables?)
Located in Fulton, CA
We have two hand carved and painted wood dowry chests from Bali. Included are contemporary hand
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20th Century Indonesian Rustic Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dowry Chest, Oriental, Nesting Box, Ceramic, Art Deco, Storage, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming vintage dowry chest. An Oriental, lacquered nesting box with ceramic inset
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Dowry

Materials

Ceramic, Lacquer

19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique South Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box, 19th Century Teak with Brass – Kerala, India A rare
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Dowry

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Located in London, GB
Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this
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1950s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Other

Ilya Schor Silver Bridal Dowry Bracelets – "Wild Bird of the Queen of Sheba"
Located in New York, NY
Schor in New York in 1950, were designed as part of a bridal dowry. Featuring intricate openwork and
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Dowry

Materials

Silver

Antique Ersari Turkmen Dip Khali Dowry Rug Of Small Size, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a soft red colour with a superb green used through out This small size of rug is k...
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20th Century Turkmen Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Indian Repoussé Brass Bound Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Styled after traditional dowry chests, this Indian storage trunk is a lovely example of traditional
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20th Century Indian Bohemian Vintage Dowry

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
or Romanian origin and would have originally been used as a marriage/dowry box—a place where clothing
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1950s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Bridal Chest, circa 1950
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
or Romanian origin and would have originally been used as a marriage/dowry box—a place where clothing
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1950s Romanian Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Pine

Antique 1900s Suzani Floral Embroidered Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
originally part of a larger Central Asian Suzani — an heirloom piece crafted for wedding dowries symbolizing
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20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Antique 1900s Suzani Embroidered Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
authentic early 20th-century Suzani textile, traditionally made in Central Asia as part of dowry heirlooms
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20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

1900s Hand-Embroidered Suzani Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
originally part of a larger Central Asian Suzani — a traditional dowry embroidery symbolizing prosperity and
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20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim, Beige-Brown Stripes with Intricate Detail - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of marriage as a dowry between tribal families in nomadic life. The contrast between the reserved
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Polychrome Wedding Cabinets, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
cabinets were given as part of a bride's dowry and were used to store valuable items like fabrics and silks
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Zabihi Collection Floral Red Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Floral Turkish Anatolian dowry Rug dated 1980 Details rug no. 31750 size 6' 5" x 10' 3" (196 x
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Late 20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Pair of 22k Yellow Gold Floral Stud Earrings with Screw Backs
Located in New York, NY
the mid-20th century and earlier, 22k gold was often reserved for ceremonial pieces, dowries, and
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Dowry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Red Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet with Painted Motifs and Brass Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
removable panel. Traditionally, cabinets of this type were gifted to brides and used to store dowry items
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Motif Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
believe the rug was given as a dowry gift. The piece is from the middle of the 20th century (circa 1920
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Double Lion Vintage Turkish Gallery Size Runner
Located in New York, NY
figures and humans. The inscriptions on the rug makes us believe the rug was given as a dowry gift. Piece
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Pair of Vintage Regency Style Anglo Indian Silver Metal Clad Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Anglo Indian Silver Metal Clad Chairs Also know as "Dowry Wedding Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Dowry

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Uzbeki Suzani
Located in Chicago, IL
depth and vibrancy. Traditionally made by women as part of a bride’s dowry, Suzanis were cherished
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1940s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
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1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
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1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
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1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
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1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
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1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Exquisite Hand-Embroidered Suzani Footstool / A Touch of Central Asian Artistry
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan, Suzani are tribal textiles traditionally made by brides as part of their dowry
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20th Century Uzbek Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wood

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
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1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
Category

1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
Category

1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
Category

1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Nomadic Tablecloth Carpet from Private Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
workmanship. It was in the dowry of a nomadic bride.
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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Suzani Embroidered Cast-Iron Stool - Unique Boho Accent Piece
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, traditionally made by brides for their dowry. This particular piece showcases a rich, dark background (likely
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20th Century American Vintage Dowry

Materials

Iron

Anglo-Indian Silvered Wrapped Clad Side Chairs a Pair
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
nice and unusual. Vintage Anglo-Indian silvered chased dowry wedding chair covered entirely in silver
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vintage Dowry

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand-Embroidered Suzani Pillow - A Piece of Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
bridal dowry items. Their vibrant colors and intricate designs reflect the cultural and artistic heritage
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20th Century Uzbek Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Hand-Embroidered Suzani Pillow - A Piece of Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
bridal dowry items. Their vibrant colors and intricate designs reflect the cultural and artistic heritage
Category

20th Century Uzbek Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Japanese Bronze Vase decorated with a Phoenix and paulownia leaves
Located in PARIS, FR
birth of a daughter to be used later as a material for making items that will be part of her dowry. Its
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Dowry

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Embroidered Uzbek Suzani Yellow Blue Red
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
houses . Suzanis were also an important part of a girl’s dowry. Each region in Uzbekistan had their own
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Islamic Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
-house use and bridal dowries. They are a unique and exclusive addition to any space. Skillfully sourced
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1960s Persian Kilim Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Whitewashed Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
, retains the essence of early Chinese storage chests, historically used for wedding dowries, travel, or
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Dowry

Materials

Brass

1950's Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
: remnants of dowries, repurposed household textiles, fragments salvaged with reverence. Through the act of
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Signed Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
dowry gift Measures: 4'10'' x 5'8''.
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20th Century Turkish Modern Vintage Dowry

Materials

Mohair

8x8.7 Ft Silk Embroidery Large Bed Cover, Maroon Red Tablecloth, Vintage Throw
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Blue Floral and Birds Suzani Uzbek Embroidered Textile
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
houses . Suzanis were also an important part of a girl’s dowry. Each region in Uzbekistan had their own
Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Islamic Vintage Dowry

Materials

Textile, Silk

Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Wedding' Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day This example has 3 rows of 5
Category

20th Century Turkmen Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Dowry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage dowry available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, cotton and silk, every vintage dowry was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage dowry — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage dowry bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage dowry over the years, but those crafted by Simeona Leona are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Dowry?

Prices for a vintage dowry start at $375 and top out at $3,875 with the average selling for $850.