Wedding chests were used to store clothes, jewellery and other precious items in preparation for a wedding and to build up a dowry. Made from solid wood, this chest has seven compartments, the central elements of which can be removed, like closed boxes, to give access to the inside of the chest. It's easy to carry thanks to two metal handles on the sides that ensure its functionality, and as for aesthetics, it's particularly pleasing to the eye with its brass arabesque inlays.

If your initial is an A, this chest is especially for you, as this letter appears in the central motif on the front of the chest, below the lock. An Anglo-Indian wedding chest is not only a utilitarian object, but also a historical witness to the meeting of two cultures, blending Western and Eastern artistic influences. Retour De Voyage has selected it for all these reasons and contemplates its various owners... so many stories to tell!

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