Vintage Dowry

Vintage Turkish Pictorial Rug depicting a bearded gentleman riding on his horse on a red ground. dated 1973, the turkish names woven inscribed in seem to make it a dowry gift Meas...

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...

Dowry. 1994. Paper, linocut, 25x33 cm imprint size 13x25 cm total page size 25x33cm Dainis Rozkalns (1928 - 2018) Artist, graphic artist, illustrator of folklore and fiction public...

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''

3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift Measures: 6'5'' x 7'9''.

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small size Circa 1900 These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day This example has 3 r...

Vintage Rajasthani Indian vaulted dowry jewelry box, hand painted with Indian lovers enjoying each other, while beautiful court musicians accompany them musically, setting the tone f...

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size Circa 1900 These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day This example ...

early 20th Century Turkish anatolian animal deer rug given as a dowry rug Details rug no. j3603 size 4' 3" x 6' (130 x 183 cm)  

Vintage Netturpetti Brass-Mounted Teak Dowry Jewelry Box, Kerala, India, Circa 1950 A beautifully handcrafted Netturpetti (Nettoor Petti), a highly collectible traditional Kerala do...

The wording "Masallah Buaslana" translates to " congratulations to Buaslana ( a turkish name) on the rug makes us believe the rug was given as a dowry gift. 4'7'' x 6'9''

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...

We have two hand carved and painted wood dowry chests from Bali. Included are contemporary hand made rustic stands appropriately matching the workmanship and style of the chests.

Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry of...

These are traditionally used in India to store wedding dowries, heirlooms, or treasures. Please confirm location ( Brooklyn or NJ ) with seller.

This charming and rare chest is Hungarian or Romanian origin and would have originally been used as a marriage/dowry box—a place where clothing, linens, and personal belongings were ...

The basket opens to reveal a removable interior tray, a feature traditionally associated with wedding, dowry, tea, or food presentation baskets. Retaining this removable insert adds ...

Traditionally made by women as part of a bride’s dowry, Suzani textiles are both decorative and meaningful.

Within the corner spandrels, Sandık, or dowry chest motifs, commemorate marriage, family continuity, and the treasured hopes woven into a bride's future, honoring the traditions that...

Exquisitely hand-embroidered in silk on narrow cotton panels, these were traditionally woven by the young bride together with the other women of her family, the individual panels bei...

This sculptural vessel likely dates to the early-to-mid 20th century and appears to have been crafted in the style of traditional Burmese, Thai, or Indonesian ceremonial baskets used...

The medallion is outlined with delicate pearl-like ornamentation, evoking strands of ceremonial jewelry once reserved for royal courts and treasured dowries. Anchoring the field, pal...

A Floral Turkish Anatolian dowry Rug dated 1980 Details rug no. 31750 size 6' 5" x 10' 3" (196 x 312 cm)

This early 20th-century textile was originally part of a larger Central Asian Suzani — an heirloom piece crafted for wedding dowries symbolizing love, protection, and prosperity.

This pillow was crafted from an authentic early 20th-century Suzani textile, traditionally made in Central Asia as part of dowry heirlooms. The bold, organic embroidery is rendered ...

This antique textile was originally part of a larger Central Asian Suzani — a traditional dowry embroidery symbolizing prosperity and protection — and has been transformed into a stu...

Significance: Traditionally, such cabinets were given as part of a bride's dowry and were used to store valuable items like fabrics and silks.

The inscriptions on the rug makes us believe the rug was given as a dowry gift. Piece is from the early 20th century (circa 1920-1930) and was acquired from a Turkish collector who h...

The inscriptions on the rug make us believe the rug was given as a dowry gift. The piece is from the middle of the 20th century (circa 1920-1930) and was acquired from a Turkish coll...

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

the sober, almost severe appearance of the colours, highlights the two side bands with very fine workmanship. It was in the dowry of a nomadic bride.

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

Traditionally, cabinets of this type were gifted to brides and used to store dowry items or household linens. This example retains its original function and design details, including...

Traditionally made by women as part of a bride’s dowry, Suzanis were cherished heirlooms meant to bring prosperity, protection, and beauty to the home.

During the mid-20th century and earlier, 22k gold was often reserved for ceremonial pieces, dowries, and heirloom jewels—symbols of prosperity and enduring beauty.

ZB. probably given as a dowry gift Measures: 4'10'' x 5'8''.

These textiles were traditionally used as wall hangings, bed covers, and even bridal dowry items. Their vibrant colors and intricate designs reflect the cultural and artistic heritag...

Since the Edo era, there has been a tradition that paulownia is planted at the birth of a daughter to be used later as a material for making items that will be part of her dowry. Its...

Vintage Anglo-Indian silvered chased dowry wedding chair covered entirely in silver metal.

Suzani is a type of handmade embroidered tribal textile from Central Asian countries, traditionally made by brides for their dowry. This particular piece showcases a rich, dark backg...

Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of fine weave and small square size Circa 1900 These rugs are considered to be ‘dowry’ weavings used by the Turkmen bride on her wedding day This example ...

Exquisite embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition.

A beautiful and fluffy rug made in the 1950s as part of a girls dowry and passed on to the next generations. It is made out of pure wool, hand dyed naturally and weaved to give this...

A beautiful and fluffy rug made in the 1950s as part of a girls dowry and passed on to the next generations. It is made out of pure wool, hand dyed naturally and weaved to give this...

. / 46 cm This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitari...

In the 19th century, Uzbek women working together in groups and produced a wide range of amazing embroidered textiles, wall hangings, bed covers, wrapping cloths, table covers and pr...

Suzanis were also an important part of a girl’s dowry. Each region in Uzbekistan had their own design pool and style.

In the 19th century, Uzbek women working together in groups and produced a wide range of amazing embroidered textiles, wall hangings, bed covers, wrapping cloths, table covers and pr...

Every woven strip once held another purpose: remnants of dowries, repurposed household textiles, fragments salvaged with reverence.

The tradition in this part of Greece is that young girls, in preparation for their marriage dowry, must produce a huge amount of textile products with the help of their mothers and g...

These rugs carry profound cultural significance within Turkish society, having served various roles over centuries, including as floor coverings, wall hangings, prayer rugs, and even...