Chowki (Low surface)

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

Made from wood and finished with a coat of varnish, this chowki had intricate carvings on the edge rails of the surface. New examples like this are commonly found in use at havelis turned into heritage hotels where vernacular furniture is used to create cultural experiences.

Details

Title: Chowki (Low surface)
Location: Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Type: Sapaat (Surface)
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: Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Region: Shekhawati

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