Dholio (Charpoy)

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

When not in use, the dholio is turned on its side, so that it rests on its longitudinal member and two legs. This is usually done for optimal utilisation of space or cleaning the floor.

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Title: Dholio (Charpoy)
Location: Mota Bhamodra, Amreli, 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

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