Discover the repository of furniture

Through the fieldwork for this project, the team travelled around 62032 kilometres across the north-western region of India, and have met around 4196 people on the field who have let us into their homes and helped us identify the various furniture types. A total of 7886 furniture pieces from the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana were recorded during the field visits. This section is a collection of all these recorded vernacular furniture items, each accompanied by details, such as location, materials and craft techniques used, and a brief description about the piece.

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Khaat | Charpoy

Beran Gaon, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Kotha | Granary

Beran Gaon, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Taan | Shelf

Beran Gaon, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Parinda | Water pitcher storage

Beran Gaon, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Parinda | Water pitcher storage

Beran Gaon, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Peti | Casket

Beran Gaon, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Chakki | Hand mill grinder

Beran Gaon, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Takhat | Bench

Kanvaliyas, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Khaat | Charpoy

Kanvaliyas, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Takhat | Bench

Kotri, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Sandook | Chest

Kotri, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

Aada | In-built cabinet

Kotri, Bhilwara, Rajasthan