Pidhi (Stool)

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

The webbing of this pidhi was woven using ropes made from fabric shredded out of old clothes. This pidhi was used in the outdoor kitchen of the house while sitting to cook in front of the chulha (hearth).

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Title: Pidhi (Stool)
Location: Bhikhi, Mansa, Punjab
Type: Aasan (Seating)
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: Malwa
Cotton Rope Technique: Weaving

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