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Paat | Bench
Category: Aasan
Location: Limbdi, Surendranagar, Gujarat
Cultural region: Saurashtra
Materials: Metal, Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting, Turning
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
In the past, paat often served as the seat of scholars and royals. The paat, being higher than most other seating in Gujarat, symbolised the importance that society gave to the learned and sovereigns.