A low seat of this kind is also called patada in some parts of Punjab. This painted patada was used during weddings in the family. A sacred red thread called dori or ganna was tied around it to indicate its ceremonial use.
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Title: Patada (Low seat)
Location: Multania, Bathinda, 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