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Khatlo (Charpoy)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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

The legs of this khatlo exhibit elegant wood turning skills. Traditionally, the materials and skills employed in vernacular furniture signified social hierarchy among the populace.

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  • Title: Khatlo (Charpoy)
  • Location: Hanuman Bhagda, Valsad, 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), Metal (Brass)
  • Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Turning
  • Region: South Gujarat
  • Metal Craft Technique: Fittings
  • Cotton Strap Technique: Weaving
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