Pidhi | Stool

Details

Category: Aasan
Location: Kot Kapura, Faridkot, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Nylon, Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

This pidhi had cylindrical legs shaped with a chisel to taper down at the bottom. The frame members also had cylindrical profiles and were fixed to the legs using mortise and tenon joints. The seat was made by weaving thin nylon straps.

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