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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Rai | Churner

Baraichpur, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Chakki | Hand mill grinder

Baraichpur, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Musal | Mortar & Pestle

Baraichpur, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Ghidgum | Pot stand

Baraichpur, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Pakkhi | Fan

Gumthala Garhu, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Sandook | Cabinet

Gumthala Garhu, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Jaali | Larder

Gumthala Garhu, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Peti | Chest

Gumthala Garhu, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Takhat | Bench

Gumthala Garhu, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Peti | Chest

Gumthala Garhu, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Khuti | Wall peg

Gumthala Garhu, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Charkha | Spinning wheel

Gumthala Garhu, Kurukshetra, Haryana