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The webbing of this manja was made using coloured cotton ropes. The pattern created by weaving the ropes resembles phulkari embroidery. Phulkari, literally translates to flower-work, and is a traditional embroidery technique in Punjab. This manja was surrounded by several examples made recently using metal.
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- Title: Manja (Charpoy)
- Location: Mehdipur, Tarn Taran, Punjab
- Type: Manch (Sleeping)
- Contributor: Rishav Jain, Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Abhishek Ruikar
- Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
- Medium: Cotton (Rope), Wood
- Wood Craft Technique: Turning, Joinery
- Region: Majha
- Cotton Rope Technique: Weaving
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