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Charkha (Spinning wheel)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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

The wheel of this charkha was decorated by nailing small colourful pieces of metal to create patterns. The top surface of the base was covered entirely with a metal sheet that was nailed on to it.

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  • Title: Charkha (Spinning wheel)
  • Location: Husnar, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab
  • Type: Vastu (Object)
  • 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: Metal, Wood
  • Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
  • Region: Malwa
  • Metal Craft Technique: Beating, Fittings, Painting
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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