Pidhi (Stool)

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

The webbing of pidhi, made using cotton ropes and used in everyday activities like cooking, gets stained or soiled easily. In order to protect the webbing, a piece of cloth is sewn to cover the seat. This fabric cover can be easily removed, washed, and sewn back again.

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Title: Pidhi (Stool)
Location: Dhaula, Barnala, Punjab
Type: Aasan (Seating)
Contributor: Rishav Jain, Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Abhishek Ruikar
Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
Medium: Cotton (Rope), Textile, Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Turning, Joinery
Region: Malwa
Cotton Rope Technique: Weaving

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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