A takhtposh placed under a tree at a chowk (public square) in a residential neighbourhood of Barnala. In Punjab, this is a common sight where men gather to play cards, discuss current affairs, or use the bench for their afternoon nap.
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Title: Takhtposh (Bench)
Location: Pharwahi, Barnala, 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