Khatlo (Charpoy)

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

The surface of this charpoy is woven using straps of woven cotton that are locally known as paati. Cotton straps make for a more comfortable surface than coarser coir ropes.

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Title: Khatlo (Charpoy)
Location: Endhania, Junagadh, 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: Wood, Cotton (Strap)
Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Turning
Region: Saurashtra
Cotton Strap Technique: Weaving

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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