Macha | Charpoy
Details
Category: Manch
Location: Bagar, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Shekhawati
Materials: Cotton (Strap), Textile, Wood
Cotton craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
Fabric covers are used on charpoys to prevent the webbing from getting dirty. Sometimes, the cover is put on only when the charpoy is not in use. This charpoy was stored away, to be used only when the owners visited the haveli.
