Vintage Dowry

dowry trunk is made with a hinged lid overlaid with bone and wood. It features stamped and rope metal

Large pale tan Chinese ethnic minority pillow composed in panels with olive green highlights. Linen on reverse--see image. 75/25 goose feather and down inserts. Concealed zipper...

Large pale tan Chinese ethnic minority pillow composed in panels with olive green highlights. Linen on reverse see image - 75/25 goose feather and down inserts. Concealed zippers...

Stone disk with asymmetrical hole mounted on iron stand. These pieces were carved from a solid stone by a fiance and placed before the bride to be home to show she was spoken for. Th...

Dong, Chinese ethnic minority Dowry textile pillow Measure: 21 in. x 16 in. Three available Pink

Vintage hand-loomed dowry textile, Guizhou, Southwest China. Sand colored with hints of khaki with

Lumbar vintage faded Dong dowry cushions in ecru and indigo. Linen on reverse--see image. 75

. The mine had been given to him as a dowry when he married a native princess named Anahi. After that

asymmetry often adding to their charm. A beautifully woven rug could serve as a dowry item, a symbol of

. The tradition is that young girls have to start prepare their dowry for when the time comes to get

Vintage piecework pillow made from Dong embroidery and Zhuang dowry textiles Hmong hemp and Mali

. The tradition is that young girls have to start prepare their dowry for when the time comes to get

Vintage hand loomed dowry textile, Guizhou, SW China. Ecru and khaki with indigo highlights

, wrapping cloths, table covers, and prayer mats for their households and their daughters' dowries. This

, wrapping cloths, table covers, and prayer mats for their households and their daughters' dowries. This

Antique Anatolian Kilim that has a very unique dowry piece. Excellent example of traditional Hand

woven silk scarves, Ndop Cameroon indigo, Laos Tai Daeng textile, 19th C Japanese Indigo and Miao dowry

pieces of cloth made in the region of Central Asia. They are an important part of a girl’s dowry and are

embroideries of this type were made to be decorative hangings in their homes, and occasionally made as dowry

, polychrome pigments and feathers. Similar to a dowry, a bride price is an amount of wealth paid by a man to

dowry offerings upon the betrothal of a young woman. It consists of cotton embroidery on a cotton

embroidered pieces of cloth made in the region of Central Asia. They are an important part of a girl’s dowry

dowry offerings upon the betrothal of a young woman. It consists of dyed cotton embroidery on a

type were traditionally made to be decorative hangings in their homes, and occasionally made as dowry

dowry offerings upon the betrothal of a young woman. It consists of dyed cotton thread embroidery on

type were traditionally made to be decorative hangings in their homes and occasionally made as dowry

This vintage Moroccan chest was once used as a dowry gift, filled with jewelry and fine fabrics and

part of a girl's dowry and are also used for decorative purposes in Central Asian households. The

years in spite of the obvious distractions of the 21st century. Some used to be made as dowry

This vintage Moroccan chest, called a sandok, was once used as a dowry gift, filled with jewelry

Rug dealers use the term "dowry piece" all the time, but this one really is the kind of weaving

Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand-painted in front. Very

Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two

Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand painted in front. Very

An unusual pair of inlaid dowry or wedding chests. Beautiful inlay of different color glass

Older style chest (1780-1820) that was repainted in 1869 to celebrate a wedding. Decorated with a symbolic "Tree of Life" to bring good fortune and fertility.

copper Originally used as a dowry trunk From the High Atlas region.   

Carved wood Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest and matching stand. Chest has domed hinged lid and

Vintage Moroccan dowry trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all

Antique English tufted leather storage chest or dowry. Supported by bun feet on a mahogany apron is

A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.

used as a dowry trunk From the High Atlas region.  

the front and handles on the sides. Originally used as a dowry trunk From the High Atlas region.   

Vintage Lexington Furniture Bob Timberlake Cherry Dowry Trunk #833-949 Dimensions: 36" x 20" x 21

A vintage Continental dowry or document box offers leather covering with gilt banding with central

A vintage Persian dowry chest offers mahogany construction with scroll and foliate Damascene brass

Extraordinary pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture. Excellent vintage

(2 Available) This exceptional Anglo-Indian silvered Dowry Chair is a remarkable piece of furniture

This is a Chinese Export style dowry trunk on ebonized base. It is beautifully painted and depicts

1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges

Desirable pair of vintage Anglo-Indian dowry side chairs with ram's head accents. These wonderful

Mid-century Korean pine brass mounted silverware chest, sideboard / tansu. Featuring profuse engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing eight fitted int...

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...

Stunning pair of midcentury Anglo-Indian dowry side chairs with ram's head accents. These beautiful

or Romanian origin and would have originally been used as a marriage/dowry box—a place where clothing

are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be

are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be

This vintage Chinese pictorial area rug captures a striking and dynamic moment: a horseback rider mid-action, skillfully swinging a rope loop to capture a wild horse in motion. The s...

This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare mid-century tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. Its design enjoys a gold pictorial pattern that resembles a minimalist lion ...

This vintage 3x5 Afghan rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This Afghan piece is inspir...

Mid-Century Persian pictorial.

Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design. This rug is a unique interpretation of the traditional symmetrical columnar niche f...

An antique East Turkestan pictorial lion Khotan accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 2" x 6' 0"

1940s Persian Pictorial Kashan "Mashahir" Carpet ( 4'4" x 7 ' - 132 x 213 )

This exquisite early 20th-century Persian hand-knotted pictorial Isfahan rug captures the legendary poet Hatim al-Tai in a beautifully detailed garden landscape. Known for its intric...

Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'2" W x 5'6" L Origin: Persia Period: 19th Century Rug ID: 10259

A vintage Persian Tabriz small accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a leopard chasing a deer over a red background. Colorful birds and floral el...

Low piled, this SE Persian tribal scatter displays three vases showing giant polychromed irises, with rosettes, "fungus" leaves and floating tertiary elements, on an ivory-beige grou...

An antique Persian Senneh Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with a pictorial design of a lion. Measures: 4' 10" x 8' 2".

A 20th century pictorial rug with trains on a gray ground. The border has the exact date the rug was completed, the area, the name of the weaver, and the entire alphabet! It’s a conv...

Pictorial Antique Persian Lavar Kerman in tip top shape. Would make a wonderful wall piece too. 2' x 2'8'' In the world of antique Persian rugs, Kerman carpets are celebrated as be...

An early 20th century Persian Oversize Persian Tabriz rug. 13'9'' x 19'6''

A vintage Persian Kashan pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 9".