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. They are available in a variety of styles, with the
added option of further personalizing your purchase with an
engraving of your choice.