Bankdo (Bench)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University
Ahmedabad, India

A bench is known as a bankdo in Central Gujarat. Though their form is western, the benches are often ornamented with local craft techniques, such as woodturning and carving.

Details

Title: Bankdo (Bench)
Location: Nadiad, Kheda, Gujarat
Type: Aasan (Seating)
Contributor: Mitraja Bais, Jay Thakkar, Samrudha Dixit, Ben Cartwright and Mansi S Rao
Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
Medium: Earth ( Ceramic ), Metal ( Iron ), Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Region: Central Gujarat
Metal Craft Technique: Fittings
Earth Craft Technique: Tile work

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