{"product_id":"antique-indian-tribal-carved-wood-infant-cradle-with-woven-bed-circa-1900-afa426","title":"Antique Indian Tribal Carved-Wood Infant Cradle with Woven Bed, circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare antique Indian infant cradle, handcrafted circa 1900 and most likely originating from a rural community in western or northwestern India. The carved geometric decoration, dark hardwood construction, arched rocking supports, and woven sleeping platform suggest an association with the vernacular furniture traditions of Rajasthan or Gujarat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cradle is composed of two tall, curved end frames joined by substantial horizontal wooden rails. Its narrow central bed retains an early woven lattice made from natural fiber, rope, or possibly rawhide. A textile or thin padded covering would originally have been laid over this suspended foundation before an infant was placed inside. The curved lower ends allowed the cradle to be rocked gently from side to side, while the elevated upper rails provided enclosure and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncised geometric patterns decorate the arched wooden standards and lower rails, bringing visual rhythm to an otherwise functional household object. These hand-worked motifs, together with the exposed joinery and straightforward construction, reflect the practical artistry associated with rural Indian furniture. The suspended weave follows the same basic principle found in traditional Indian rope beds, or charpais, adapted here to a compact infant-sized form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerations of handling and domestic use have given the hardwood a deep brown-black surface with considerable warmth and character. Scratches, softened edges, abrasions, color variations, and irregularities in the carving contribute to its authentic folk-art presence. The natural-fiber bed is distressed, with visible dryness, loosening, breaks, and losses consistent with its age and original use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 12 inches deep, the cradle has a compact yet highly sculptural silhouette. Today, it can be appreciated as an ethnographic collectible, an example of Indian vernacular furniture, or a distinctive decorative object in an eclectic interior. It could also be displayed as a low textile or blanket holder, provided no weight is placed on the surviving antique weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe precise Indian state and community of origin cannot be confirmed without documented provenance. Rajasthan or Gujarat is offered as a qualified attribution based on comparable cradle forms, geometric carving, and woven construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of its age, distressed fiber lattice, and antique construction, this cradle is offered strictly as a collectible decorative object. It is not represented as compliant with contemporary nursery standards and should not be used for an infant, child, or animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling survivor of Indian domestic life, combining sculptural form, hand-incised decoration, woven craftsmanship, and a richly aged surface.\u003cbr\u003eCreator: Unknown Indian Artisan\u003cbr\u003eAttribution: Probably Rajasthan or Gujarat\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Folk Art — Of the Period\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Style: Tribal, Primitive, Vernacular\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Hardwood, Natural Fiber, Rope\u003cbr\u003eTechniques: Hand-Carved, Incised, Hand-Woven, Hand-Crafted\u003cbr\u003ePlace of Origin: India\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eDate of Manufacture: Circa 1900\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Distressed\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 26 in H × 26 in W × 12 in D\u003cbr\u003eSold As: Single item\u003cbr\u003eCategory: More Furniture and Collectibles → Children’s Furniture\u003cbr\u003eDistressed antique condition with substantial wear consistent with age and original domestic use. The hardwood displays scratches, abrasions, softened edges, surface variations, and a dark, time-worn patina. The woven natural-fiber bed is dry and fragile, with visible loosening, breaks, and losses. Please examine all photographs carefully. Offered strictly as a decorative and collectible object; not suitable for use by an infant, child, or animal.\u003cbr\u003eAntique Indian cradle, Indian baby cradle, tribal infant cradle, carved wood cradle, woven rope cradle, Indian folk furniture, Rajasthan folk art, Gujarat furniture, antique children’s furniture, Indian vernacular furniture, primitive wood cradle, ethnographic furniture, charpai weaving, natural-fiber furniture, circa 1900 Indian antique.\u003cbr\u003eRef: Capitolium Art, Auction 254: Islamic and Indian Works of Art, December 18, 2018, Lot 356, “A Wooden and Rope Cradle, Tribal India, 19th Century.” The Berger Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height: 26 in (66.04 cm); Width: 26 in (66.04 cm); Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tribal (In the Style Of)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather; Wood; Hand-Carved; Hand-Crafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair; Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MOSAIK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42746141573166,"sku":"AFA426","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2802\/0948\/files\/Antique_Kenyan_Folk_Art_Storage_Crate_Hand_Carved_Wood_Circa_1900_bg_processed.jpg?v=1790515227","url":"https:\/\/www.e-mosaik.com\/products\/antique-indian-tribal-carved-wood-infant-cradle-with-woven-bed-circa-1900-afa426","provider":"MOSAIK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}