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Pidha | Low chair
Details
Category: Aasan
Location: Zira, Firozpur, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Cotton (Strap), Wood
Cotton craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Painting, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
A pidha is used to seat the newly wedded bride while performing the ceremonies to welcome her into the new home. Such a pidha is reserved to be used only by that particular woman of the house.
