Ghodiyu (Cradle)

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

Ghodiya (plural) that are made of rectangular sections of wood often feature intricate carvings. This ghodiyu, attributed to the Mer community of Porbandar, features horse head carvings on its legs.

Details

Title: Ghodiyu (Cradle)
Location: Chingariya, 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: Metal (Iron), Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery
Region: Saurashtra
Metal Craft Technique: Bending, Fittings

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