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Khatli | Charpoy
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Category: Manch
Location: Chak Ramnagar, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Mewat - Brij
Materials: Cotton (Rope), Wood
Cotton craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
In the Mewat-Brij region, a charpoy like this is sometimes called a khatli or khatiya. This was often used by women and children whereas a khaat (taller in comparison) would be used by the men.
