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Rehal (Book stand)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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

This rehal was recorded at a residence where it was used to keep the Guru Grath Sahib, the holy book of Sikhism. Such an arrangement is more commonly seen in gurdwara. The rehal is usually covered with embroidered cloth, on which the book is then kept.

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  • Title: Rehal (Book stand)
  • Location: Sangrur, Sangrur, Punjab
  • Type: Vastu (Object)
  • 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: Wood
  • Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Carving
  • Region: Malwa
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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