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Bannk | Bench
Category: Aasan
Location: Moti Pipal Limbi, Tapi, Gujarat
Cultural region: South Gujarat
Materials: Earth (Ceramic), Wood
Earth craft technique: Tilework
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The bannk found in Adivasi homes in South Gujarat are similar to the bankdo of Central Gujarat. The common characteristics include an austere form, woodturning in the front supports, and the use of glazed ceramic tiles in the backrest.