Manja | Charpoy

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Category: Manch
Location: Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Cotton (Rope), Textile, Wood
Cotton craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Lacquering, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

This manja was placed in the verandah of the same residence as the previous example. This manja had turned legs finished with red, yellow and black lacquer. This was one of the few examples where the frame members were also lacquered using the same colours and patterns.

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