Indian Takhat Coffee Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Wool With its timeworn painted highlights

With its timeworn painted highlights in muted reds

the shawl combines the softness and breathability of cotton with the subtle sheen and fluid drape of silk

At once nostalgic and enduring

Often used as family altars or to store religious scrolls

the teak has acquired a rich patina

Indian Takhat Coffee Table From Shekhawati - 19th Century Wool With its timeworn painted highlightsThis antique takhat from Shekhawati, Rajasthan, dates to the 19th century and represents the robust, architectural craftsmanship of the regions merchant homes. Originally a multifunctional daybed used for reclining or entertaining guests, it has been sympathetically adapted as a large and characterful coffee table. Constructed from roheda wood a dense, durable hardwood native to Rajasthan the piece has developed a rich, deep patina through years of