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Hindolo | Swing
Category: Aasan
Location: Alidhra, Junagadh, Gujarat
Cultural region: Saurashtra
Materials: Earth (Ceramic), Metal, Textile, Wood
Metal craft technique: Casting, Fittings
Earth craft technique: Tilework
Wood craft technique: Carving, Fretwork, Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
Another of the finer examples, this hindolo is suspended with decorative brass chains fitted with auspicious ornaments such as horses, elephants, peacocks and parrots.