Product Description
There's something wonderfully reassuring about a pitara. For generations, these sturdy storage trunks have been a fixture of homes across Rajasthan and Gujarat, the place where a family kept its most treasured things: wedding trousseaus, festival textiles, heirloom jewellery, grain for the season ahead. A pitara was often given as part of a bride's dowry, packed with linens and carried to her new home, where it would be used and loved for a lifetime and then handed down again.
This beauty in our range carries on that tradition in fine style. Made from solid teak and finished in a soft, time-worn green that lets the grain and years of character peek through, it's a piece with real presence. Hand-forged fittings and a generous lift-up lid make it as practical as it is handsome.
And practical it is! Tuck spare quilts and throws inside at the end of the bed, keep the kids' toys out of sight in the living room, or store outdoor cushions and picnic gear on a covered verandah. Pop a lamp and a stack of books on top and it becomes a side table or hall console with a story to tell. It's storage that earns its place in the room.
Why teak? Teak is one of the world's great furniture timbers. Its natural oils make it exceptionally durable and resistant to moisture, insects and warping, which is exactly why these pitaras have survived so many decades of family life. Built to last, it will happily keep going for decades more.
Dimensions: 120cm W x 66cm D x 76cm H
Care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Keep out of direct sun and away from damp to protect the painted finish and the timber beneath. Every so often, treat any exposed timber with a teak or furniture oil to keep it nourished. Please avoid harsh cleaning products, which can lift the aged paintwork.
OVERSIZED ITEM * The postie can't carry this big, beautiful item - it requires a custom shipping quote!
If you'd like to buy this one-off piece, please contact us for a quote for delivery on 0498 009 814 and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to talk about delivery details and pricing. Please allow up to three days for the quote. Or, you may choose to buy this piece and either collect it yourself or arrange your own delivery, in which case, jump right in and purchase it now.
Wooden Green Pitara Box
There's something wonderfully reassuring about a pitara. For generations, these sturdy storage trunks have been a fixture of homes across Rajasthan and Gujarat, the place where a family kept its most treasured things: wedding trousseaus, festival textiles, heirloom jewellery, grain for the season ahead. A pitara was often given as part of a bride's dowry, packed with linens and carried to her new home, where it would be used and loved for a lifetime and then handed down again.
This beauty in our range carries on that tradition in fine style. Made from solid teak and finished in a soft, time-worn green that lets the grain and years of character peek through, it's a piece with real presence. Hand-forged fittings and a generous lift-up lid make it as practical as it is handsome.
And practical it is! Tuck spare quilts and throws inside at the end of the bed, keep the kids' toys out of sight in the living room, or store outdoor cushions and picnic gear on a covered verandah. Pop a lamp and a stack of books on top and it becomes a side table or hall console with a story to tell. It's storage that earns its place in the room.
Why teak? Teak is one of the world's great furniture timbers. Its natural oils make it exceptionally durable and resistant to moisture, insects and warping, which is exactly why these pitaras have survived so many decades of family life. Built to last, it will happily keep going for decades more.
Dimensions: 120cm W x 66cm D x 76cm H
Care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Keep out of direct sun and away from damp to protect the painted finish and the timber beneath. Every so often, treat any exposed timber with a teak or furniture oil to keep it nourished. Please avoid harsh cleaning products, which can lift the aged paintwork.
OVERSIZED ITEM * The postie can't carry this big, beautiful item - it requires a custom shipping quote!
If you'd like to buy this one-off piece, please contact us for a quote for delivery on 0498 009 814 and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to talk about delivery details and pricing. Please allow up to three days for the quote. Or, you may choose to buy this piece and either collect it yourself or arrange your own delivery, in which case, jump right in and purchase it now.
Delivery
We ship Australia wide and use Australia Post Parcel, unless Express Post shipping has been selected. Please allow 2–3 working days for delivery to metropolitan areas for orders placed within business hours. For regional locations, WA and sale orders, please allow up to 3–10 working days.
If you have selected Express Post shipping, assuming your address lies within the Express Post network and you have purchased within business hours (see below), Express Post orders will arrive in 1–2 business days.
If you are interested in a piece of furniture please contact us for a quote for delivery on 0498 009 814 and allow up to three days for the quote. Or, you may choose to buy this piece and either collect it yourself or arrange your own delivery, in which case, jump right in and purchase it now.
We recommend shipping to your daytime address where applicable. Orders are dispatched on business days and during business hours, Monday– Friday, 10am–5pm AEST.
Merchant Campbell prioritises fast dispatch for online customers. Due to our regional location, delivery times listed above are an estimate only and we will not be liable for any delay in delivery. All orders placed on a Public Holiday will be dispatched the following business day.
Return
Any order purchased from Merchant Campbell can be returned or exchanged within 14 days. If you return an item within 14 days of receipt, we’ll give you back the amount you paid for the item or offer an exchange. Whichever you prefer.
