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The number of lockable joints vary across different book stands. Since religious texts are treated with great regard, the ghodi is often carved or painted with intricate patterns.

Details

  • Title: Pustak Ghodi (Book stand)
  • Location: Surat, Surat, Gujarat
  • Type: Vastu (Object)
  • 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: Wood
  • Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting
  • Region: South Gujarat

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