Takhat | Bench

Details

Category: Aasan
Location: The South Asia Collection from Rajasthan, Rajasthan
Materials: Metal, Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Lacquering, Painting, Turning
Metal craft technique: Fittings, Riveting
Source: SADACC, UK

This takhat and the one on the next page were initially thought to be from the Sindh region. However, having recorded such examples in the field and noting that bajot were made with similar spindle designs, it leads us to believe their provenance is from the Vagad region.

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