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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Taan | Shelf

Udaipura, Dungarpur, Rajasthan

Taan | Shelf

Udaipura, Dungarpur, Rajasthan

Chakki | Hand mill grinder

udaipura, Dungarpur, Rajasthan

Ukhal | Mortar & Pestle

Udaipura, Dungarpur, Rajasthan

Patada | Low seat

Alampur, Faridabad, Haryana

Almari | In-built cabinet

Chhainsa, Faridabad, Haryana

Hookah | Smoking pipe

Chhainsa, Faridabad, Haryana

Khaat | Charpoy

Chhainsa, Faridabad, Haryana

Aala | Wall niche

Chhainsa, Faridabad, Haryana

Aala | Wall niche

Chhainsa, Faridabad, Haryana

Hamam dasta | Mortar & Pestle

Chhainsa, Faridabad, Haryana

Indi | Pot ring

Chhainsa, Faridabad, Haryana