Pidhi (Stool)

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

It is common practice to cover the webbing of a pidhi with a piece of fabric. This prevents the webbing from getting dirty or soiled and lends longevity to the furniture. The fabric can be removed easily for cleaning purposes.

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Title: Pidhi (Stool)
Location: Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Type: Aasan (Seating)
Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Samrudha Dixit
Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
Medium: Cotton (Rope), Textile, Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Turning
Region: Shekhawati
Cotton Rope Technique: Weaving

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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