{"product_id":"vintage-carved-door-fragment-coat-rack","title":"Vintage Carved Door Fragment Coat Rack","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamil Nadu, mid 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive and characterful coat rack created from an old carved wooden architectural fragment originating from Tamil Nadu in South India. Dating to approximately the 1960s, the richly decorated timber element would originally have formed part of a traditional wooden doorway, where intricate hand-carved ornamentation served both a decorative and symbolic purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe panel features a series of deeply carved motifs including floral rosettes, scrolling foliage, and stylised birds, all executed by hand and softened by decades of natural wear. Traces of its original painted finish remain visible within the recesses of the carving, adding depth, texture, and an authentic sense of age. The weathered surface and patina reflect the craftsmanship and materials of South Indian architectural traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo give the piece a practical new life, sturdy iron hooks have been added, transforming the antique carving into a functional wall-mounted coat rack. The contrast between the aged timber and simple forged metal creates an appealing balance between heritage craftsmanship and contemporary utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEqually suited to hallways, kitchens, cloakrooms, or rustic interiors, this repurposed architectural fragment offers both storage and decorative appeal while preserving a small piece of India's architectural history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique carved wooden architectural fragment from Tamil Nadu, South India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates to approximately the 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally part of a traditional wooden door or doorway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-carved floral, foliate, and bird motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal aged patina with traces of historic paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted with new iron hooks to create a functional coat rack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique repurposed architectural piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombines decorative heritage with everyday practicality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for hallways, kitchens, bedrooms, or cloakrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of adaptive reuse, transforming a historic South Indian architectural element into a practical and highly decorative piece for the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kayu Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56844937331068,"sku":"ASC-NPD-DA-MIC-32","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/8165\/5429\/files\/ASC-NPD-DA-MIC-32a.jpg?v=1780669121","url":"https:\/\/kayuhome.co.uk\/products\/vintage-carved-door-fragment-coat-rack","provider":"Kayu Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}