Takhat | Bench
Details
Category: Aasan
Location: Abhaneri, Dausa, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Dhundhar
Materials: Metal (Iron), Wood
Metal craft technique: Bending, Fittings
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
While most takhat are square in shape, this one was rectangular. It was placed under a tree in a public square of the village. People used this space and furniture for afternoon siestas or social exchanges.
