Khatli | Charpoy
Details
Category: Manch
Location: Mangal Mahudi, Dahod, Gujarat
Cultural region: East Gujarat
Materials: Cotton (Rope), Wood
Cotton craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The indigenous peoples of East Gujarat often carry a khatli with them to the fields to rest in the afternoon. Its compact size allows the khatli to be easily moved around.
