Charpoy is an anglicised term for charpai (char– four; pai– legs), a traditional bedstead commonly used across India. Its surface is made of cotton straps, tightly woven in a simple cross weave.
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Title: Dholio (Charpoy)
Location: Nageshri, Amreli, Gujarat
Type: Manch (Sleeping)
Contributor: Mitraja Bais, Jay Thakkar, Samrudha Dixit, Ben Cartwright and Mansi S Rao
Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust