Rajasthani camel yoke shelves. 18th - 19th century.

This piece is made from two camel cart yokes in teak or sal wood from Rajasthan, dating from the late 18th century or early 19th century. These remnants, witnesses of traditional Indian craftsmanship, are richly textured and bound by hand-forged iron straps. Their original brass fittings are patinated by centuries of use. I acquired three of these pieces during a trip to Rajasthan in 2009 and had them shipped to my home in Thailand, before finally bringing them back to France during my move in 2016. The lack of space prevents me from keeping them all. With its raw presence and naturally eroded appearance, this object harmoniously fits into a wabi-sabi interior or a luxurious tribal-inspired composition.