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Shekhawati furniture

Shekhawati is a region and not just a town or fort; it takes its name after its ruler Rao Shekha. Shekhawati means the garden of Shekha. A rich artistic tradition making it commendable and fascinating dating back from 18th century to early 20th century.

The furniture is made Sheesham, as it is called in the north due its dark colour, is the oldest kind of wood that royalty used in palaces. The reason is simple. It was famous for of its rich, royal, lustrous look