{"product_id":"antique-rajasthani-folk-art-console-table","title":"Painted Wood Distressed Antique Low Cabinet with Devotional Panels","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Distressed Antique Low Cabinet is an impressive example of heritage furniture, featuring solid wood construction and an abbreviated height with lots of vibrantly-painted elements by hand. Likely made for either a marriage chest (pattara) or temple (console), it is made completely out of solid wood and has a glossy finish due to multiple coats of very-bright lacquer paint; however, as they were applied after the cabinet had been completed, they have been dulled down or distressed, thus reflecting years of usage throughout many years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the cabinet's face, there are four rectangular panels that form the front of the piece, and they are bordered or framed by deep, clean geometric carving and painted floral motifs. The colours used are in large contrast to one another, typically using saffron, terracotta, deep blue, etc., with some areas of the painted designs having metallic colours as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin some of these rectangular panels are either devotional (religious) or more typically folk-art scenes with an example being alternating representations of seated meditative figures (presumably either saints or deities) along with sacred animals, the most notable being the white Nandi bull and the cow. The carved and painted areas of both the base and legs of the cabinet have highly-stylized designs, often featuring scalloped edges as well as flowing and repeating floral swirls that provide a foundation for the rest of the cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether these elements create an extraordinarily beautiful visual representation of the Indian-style religious imagery in addition to the craftsmanship of the piece, enhancing the overall impact and appeal of the cabinet by providing both visual and colour elements that complement each and every interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210678751407,"sku":"VSP-237","price":27999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/1_Compressed_2eca11ec-9937-4a1e-bb2a-f52346de0832.jpg?v=1762756517","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antique-rajasthani-folk-art-console-table","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}