Dholio | Charpoy

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Category: Manch
Location: Reshamiya, Surendranagar, Gujarat
Cultural region: Saurashtra
Materials: Cotton (Strap), Metal (Brass), Wood
Cotton craft technique: Weaving
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

This is a contemporary example of a dholio. Though its legs are heavy, the lathe turning is not as refined as the previous example. Its legs are decorated with brass strips.

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