Analyse the crafting

Drawings are a tool to understand the structural complexity of vernacular furniture. The technical drawings provide vital evidence of how vernacular furniture were made by the craftspeople. The drawings capture the styles, forms, and aesthetics of a region. Drawings can also support accurate conservation of damaged furniture. The drawings of vernacular furniture, seen in this section, are an essential resource needed to keep the vernacular aesthetic in present-day practices of furniture design.

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Parnu | Cradle

Kutch, Gujarat

Tarpai | Low surface

Sangrur, Punjab

Macha | Charpoy

Barmer, Rajasthan

Kothla majus | Chest

Chhota Udepur, Gujarat

Chowki | Larder

Rupnagar, Punjab

Almari | Alcove

Gurugram, Haryana

Pitha | Low seat with backrest

Kheda, Gujarat

Tipai | Water pitcher storage

Sonepat, Haryana

Mudha | Stool

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan

Peti | Chest

Ajmer, Rajasthan