Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft microfiber cloth.
Clean glass panes using a soft microfiber towel and mild glass cleaner, avoiding contact with the carved wood trim.
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Product code: 19126
Dimensions: 115 (Length) x 40 (Width) x 220 (Height) cm
Material: Solid Hardwood (e.g., Mango wood, known for its light color and sturdiness).
Derived from Lata (the Sanskrit term for sacred climbing vines) and Kamal (the revered lotus flower), this glass display armoire pays homage to northern Indian courtly woodcraft. Handcrafted from solid mango wood with a hand-carved floral crown frieze, glass-paneled double doors, and multi-tiered interior shelving, it serves as a functional gallery piece that preserves collectible literary works and curated heirlooms within a luminous silhouette.
FEATURES
The Lata-Kamal Glass Display Armoire takes its name from the timeless pairing of Lata (intertwined creeping vines) and Kamal (the sacred lotus bloom), drawing architectural inspiration from the carved wooden friezes and Jharokha window surrounds of 17th-century Rajasthani and Gujarati estate homes (Havelis). Across the Indus and Ganges river valleys of northern India, master woodcrafters carved undulating floral vines into structural lintels to symbolize spiritual prosperity, natural abundance, and the infinite rhythm of life. The repeating lotus motif, long associated with divine purity and rebirth, framed display alcoves in royal quarters, transforming functional storage into an architectural sanctuary.
Master woodcarvers in Rajasthan execute the crown frieze using traditional hand-chisel relief techniques. Artisans work directly into thick, solid mango wood slabs, carefully undercutting each lotus petal and vine loop to create deep shadow lines that catch ambient light. The cabinet frame is constructed using mortise-and-tenon joinery, fitted with glass double doors that protect treasured volumes and porcelain from dust while ensuring open visual display.
Available in organic hand-rubbed finishes—ranging from raw natural honey timber displaying visible grain swaths to multi-layered, hand-distressed washed patinas—each armoire undergoes a hand-finishing process. Unlike mass-produced veneer cabinets, the solid mango wood frame displays natural grain shifts, sapwood nuances, and subtle chisel marks, establishing this piece as an heirloom-quality sanctuary for elevated interiors.
STYLE DETAILS
Indo-Persian and Rajasthani Haveli architectural influence, openwork Lata-Kamal floral and vine frieze carving, glass double doors with divided muntins, and dark metal pulls.
CRAFTSMANSHIP DETAILS
Hand-chiseled openwork relief carving, traditional mortise-and-tenon timber joinery, hand-fitted glass muntins, and multi-step hand-rubbed wax and stain finishing.
MANGO WOOD FINISH CHARACTERISTICS
Dense, multi-tonal solid mango timber featuring expressive natural grain swirls, subtle sapwood variations, hand-chiseled texture, and a protective matte sealant.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT / INVESTMENT VALUE
An architectural statement piece offering authentic cultural lineage, hand-carved floral relief work, and solid wood durability that turns your personal library or curio collection into a museum-worthy display.
SUGGESTIONS FOR INCORPORATION
Anchor a master suite reading nook or formal dining hall wall, styling the glass display shelves with rare leather-bound books, blown glass decanters, and ceramic artifacts.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
Color: Available in Warm Natural Honey Timber or Distressed Wash Finishes
Finish: Hand-Sealed Low-Sheen Polish
Origin: India
Age/Period Influence: 17th-Century Rajput & Gujarati Haveli Architecture
PERFECT FOR
Formal dining rooms, master suites, executive home libraries, and grand entryways
Displaying rare book collections, fine dinnerware, glassware, and curated travel keepsakes
INTERIOR TYPES
Modern Luxury, Heritage Revival, Rajasthani Colonial, Bohemian Luxe, Contemporary Classic
Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft microfiber cloth.
Clean glass panes using a soft microfiber towel and mild glass cleaner, avoiding contact with the carved wood trim.
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