Charkha (Spinning wheel)

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

This charkha was made from wood with metal fittings used to hold the wooden members in place. It was painted in white and pink colours. Some parts of this charkha had worn out over time and it was no longer in use.

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Title: Charkha (Spinning wheel)
Location: Gogoani, Firozpur, 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: Cotton (Rope), Metal, Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting, Turning
Region: Malwa

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