Palang | Charpoy
Details
Category: Manch
Location: Budhiya, Yamunanagar, Haryana
Cultural region: Nardak
Materials: Grass (Sarkanda), Wood
Grass craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This palang was specially made for the caretaker of the quila (village fort) by the head of the fort. It was kept in the caretaker’s room and was used by him for sleeping. The palang was made using sal wood and the webbing was woven using sarkanda ropes.
