Vintage Mint Painted Sideboard From Shanxi Stools creating a delicate lattice pattern

creating a delicate lattice pattern that allows airflow while showcasing the skilled metalworking techniques of the period

It has become extremely difficult to find original antique Tibetan furniture these days and because of this many reproduction pieces are appearing on the market

such works combine sacred imagery with handwritten astrological charts

This charming vintage Kantha quilt is a beautiful example of India’s enduring tradition of hand-stitched textiles

Carved by tribal people who used them to decorate the walls of their village huts

Vintage Mint Painted Sideboard From Shanxi Stools creating a delicate lattice patternThis early 20th century sideboard is from the northern Shanxi province on the border of Mongolia. The cabinet shape is Mongolian in style, however, the multi panel floral painting on the doors is more Chinese, 1930's Shanxi style. The doors are decorated with delicate floral paintings on a light yellow backdrop. These cabinets were used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding as grain stores. They were also used as altar cabinets for