From the
hallows of antiquity the joining of two souls in the union
of matrimony has been an occasion to celebrate and rejoice.
The traditions surrounding the passage from daughter to
wife have been handed down through the ages. They form a
lasting bond to the hopes and dreams of our ancestors as
they too embarked on this journey into a new life.
As new horizons beckoned, the bride and her closest family
assembled the items needed for an auspicious and prosperous
transition from parental to marital home. These items would
be hand selected to represent the unique facets of the
brides personality and displayed in a lavish trousseau for
the wedding party to admire. This hope chest and it’s
contents represent a rebirth of the soul, as we shed the
baggage we acquire through life, taking only that which is
pure and true on our new path forward as a couple.
Over the
years as the couples lives inextricably intertwine, the
memories of their time together are placed into the hope
chest. When their daughter reaches the milestone of
marriage, her parents recollect all that has been cherished
about their partnership. Passing on the chest, they wish
that the joy they received from a lifetime together be
bestowed upon her and the generations to come.
Sandook specialize in the production of handcrafted bridal
chests made from ornately carved teak. Our chests make the
ideal wedding gift and will be cherished for generations to
come.