Dholio (Charpoy)

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

The surface of a dholio is often covered with a fabric sleeve or cover. The cover is decorated with embroidery or applique work made by the women of the house.

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Title: Dholio (Charpoy)
Location: Katar, 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

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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