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Khatola | Charpoy
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Category: Manch
Location: Murtazabad (Sadaugarhi), Palwal, Haryana
Cultural region: Mewat
Materials: Grass (Bamboo), Nylon (Rope), Wood
Grass craft technique: Joinery
Nylon craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This rudimentary khatola was used by a child in the house who was a year old. One of the legs of this khatola was damaged while shifting it from the room to verandah, where it was currently placed. The damaged leg was replaced with another one from a broken khatola in the house.
