Pidhi | Stool
Details
Category: Aasan
Location: Barwa, Bhiwani, Haryana
Cultural region: Bagad
Materials: Cotton (Strap), Wood
Cotton craft technique: Weaving
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Lacquering, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This pidhi is a unique example with its legs turned and lacquered using red, yellow and black colour. Such lacquer work is commonly seen in the furniture from Punjab. The pidhi was no longer in use and was kept in the store room.
