Takhat (Bench)

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

A pair of takhat were recorded at the old palace of Dungarpur. The top rail has intricate carvings and has turned wood spindles below it. Takhat of this size and proportion have been recorded in temples. Similarly, this pair was perhaps part of ceremonial use in the palace.

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Title: Takhat (Bench)
Location: Dungarpur, Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Type: Aasan (Seating)
Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Samrudha Dixit
Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
Medium: Metal (Iron), Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Region: Vagad
Metal Craft Technique: Fittings, Riveting

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