Sankalaka Hand-painted 14-Drawer Cabinet/Chest

Description

Sankalaka Hand-painted 14-Drawer Cabinet/Chest.

An Indian chest of drawers showing mango wood furniture at its best. The Hindi word ‘Sankalaka’ is translated as ‘eclectic’. The random application of skilfully painted drawer panels results in this beautiful, eclectic piece of furniture. Each panel is hand painted to perfection by highly skilled artisans.

120 x 40 x 90cm

Mango Wood

Handmade In India

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Please note sizes are approximate.

These items are handcrafted using traditional techniques, therefore the items that you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown. Being individually carved and painted by artisans each piece is unique with its own character.

Artisan – Celebrating the best of traditional craftsmanship. These articles illustrate exquisite skill and incredible attention to detail. Mass production and the forces of globalization threaten artisan producers and their communities, who often struggle to adapt to the competition. UNESCO recognizes the importance of preserving traditional skills and knowledge and the benefits conferred when these skills are passed on, particularly within the same community.