A charpoy is called a macha in the Marwar region. The local wood in Barmer is of a soft variety, therefore the vernacular furniture in the region, like this macha, have intricate carvings on them. The hardwood in most other regions cannot be carved easily.
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Title: Macha (Charpoy)
Location: Barmer, Barmer, Rajasthan
Type: Manch (Sleeping)
Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Samrudha Dixit
Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust