{"product_id":"ambaj-volet-tribal-du-maharashtra-n-5","title":"Ambaj - Tribal door from central India No. 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Indian door with very primitive animal motifs (elephants, peacocks, fish...). Lovely patina shading from black to green. Original wrought iron latch. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany tribes still live today in states such as Orissa, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh: Santal, Kondh, Muria…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe doors of these tribes' homes usually bear bas-relief carvings of animals and scenes from daily life. Depending on the tribe, the carving style may look more or less primitive. Carved rosettes are decorative and common on these doors. Each animal has a symbolic meaning: the fish represents fertility, the tortoise stability, the tiger courage; but not every symbol can always be interpreted, as some may also be specific to a family's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of teak, this Indian door is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Outdoors, its colour may change over time. The door has two large iron rings on the back so it can be hung on the wall as a decorative piece, as a headboard for example, or above your sofa. Please take the weight of the door (about 35 kg) into account when choosing your hanging system. If you wish to use it as a cupboard door, for example, you will need suitable hinges (not supplied).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions: H 148cm x W 79cm x D 10cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial(s): Solid wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight: 37 kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orpaï Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49592878530884,"sku":"292551","price":794.37,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3285\/6232\/files\/MagicEraser_241103_142001.png?v=1730640047","url":"https:\/\/orpai-studio.com\/en-pt\/products\/ambaj-tribal-door-from-central-india-no-5","provider":"Orpaï Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}