Phatti | Low seat
Category: Aasan
Location: Mahta, Bathinda, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
A rudimentary phatti like this example is often carved out of a single piece of wood. Portability is a characteristic feature of phatti as they need to be lightweight to be carried and placed anywhere according to required use.