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.
Details
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