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Takhtposh (Bench)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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

The legs and frame of this takhtposh were made using metal while the seat was made by nailing planks of wood onto the frame. A number of such benches were arranged together to form a large platform along the shops on a street in Malerkotla town. These were used by men to sit, play cards and socialize.

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  • Title: Takhtposh (Bench)
  • Location: Malerkotla, Sangrur, 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: Metal, Wood
  • Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Painting
  • Region: Malwa
  • Metal Craft Technique: Beating, Fittings, Painting, Riveting
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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