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Parnu (Cradle)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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

This parnu belongs to the royal family of Gondal. It is laid with silk covered cushions and bolsters. Its wooden structure is entirely clad with silver, symbolizing their sovereign position in society.

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  • Title: Parnu (Cradle)
  • Location: Gondal, Rajkot, 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
  • Medium: Metal (Silver), Wood, Cotton (Strap)
  • Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
  • Region: Saurashtra
  • Metal Craft Technique: Beating, Cladding, Embossing, Engraving, Fittings
  • Cotton Strap Technique: Weaving
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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