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Swings are known as hichko or hindolo in Gujarat. They are an integral part of Gujarati residences. Swings with back and armrests are a common sight throughout the state.
Details
- Title: Hichko (Swing)
- Location: Devpar, Kutch, Gujarat
- Type: Aasan (Seating)
- 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: Earth (Ceramic), Wood, Metal (Brass, Iron)
- Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Fretwork, Joinery, Turning
- Region: Kutch
- Metal Craft Technique: Bending, Casting, Fittings
- Earth Craft Technique: Tile work
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