Jhula (Cradle)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University
Ahmedabad, India

This jhula is made from wood that is intricately carved and decorated with gold paint and mirrors. It is part of The South Asia Collection with a possible provenance from Bikaner.

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Title: Jhula (Cradle)
Location: The South Asia Collection, from Rajasthan
Type: Vastu (Object)
Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Samrudha Dixit
Rights: South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
Medium: Glass (Mirror), Textile, Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning, Painting
Textile Craft Technique: Upholstery

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