Dholio (Charpoy)

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

The use of red lacquer is commonly preferred for dholio. However, yellow and green lacquer also feature in some parts as these colours are considered auspicious.

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Title: Dholio (Charpoy)
Location: Navagam, Porbandar, 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: Wood, Cotton (Strap)
Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Lacquering, Turning
Region: Saurashtra
Cotton Strap Technique: Weaving

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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