Basni | Low stool
Details
Category: Aasan
Location: Gol, Sirohi, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Godwad
Materials: Grass (Jute), Wood
Grass craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
A basni is unique to the Godwad region of Rajasthan. The webbing is almost always made from cotton rope. Sometimes, ropes made from munjh (part of the Sarkanda plant) are also used.
