Parnu (Cradle)

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

This parnu belongs to the royal family of Gondal. It is laid with silk covered cushions and bolsters. Its wooden structure is entirely clad with silver, symbolizing their sovereign position in society.

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Title: Parnu (Cradle)
Location: Gondal, Rajkot, 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 (Silver), Wood, Cotton (Strap)
Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Region: Saurashtra
Metal Craft Technique: Beating, Cladding, Embossing, Engraving, Fittings
Cotton Strap Technique: Weaving

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