Sahaj : vernacular furniture of Gujarat
Publication details: CEPT University Press Ahmedabad 2018Description: xiv,327,ipISBN:- 9789383184163
- 749.0954 BAI
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CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Gujarat and its Populace 11
Previous research 19
The Vernacular Furniture of North-West India Project 27
Vernacular Furniture in Gujarat 37
Vernacular language and Furniture 49
Aasan : Seat 55
Baithak - Floor Seat
Paatlo & ladi Paatlo - Low Seat
Pitha - Low Seat with backrest
Machi (Varmachi, ghedmachi & Sangamachi) - Stool, Water Pitcher Stool, & Low Chair
Paat - Bench
Bankdo (bannk) - Bench
Hichko, hindolo & Khaat - Swing
manch : Bed 113
Khatlo & Khatli - Charpoy
Dholiyo & Dholni - Charpoy
Dhorni - Swing Bed
Ghodiyu, Parnu & Khoyu - Cradle
Manjush : Storage 157
Paniyaro - Water Pitcher storage
Kothi, Kotho & Kablo - Granary
Sanjeriyu - Cabinet/larder
Damchiyo - Matters bench
Majus (majus, majju, manjush, Kothla majus) - Cabinet/Chest
Peti (iskotro) - Casket
Pataro (petaaro) - Chest
Dablo - Brass container
Mand - Shelf
Sapaat : Surface 259
Dhaliyu - Merchant's desk
Bajot - Low Surface
Vastu : Object 277
Dhichaniyu - Knee Rest
Pustak ghodi - Book Stand
Sev ni Paat - Noodle plank
Ghanti ane thalo - Hand MIll & Stand
Padghi - Offering Stand
Katodan - Container
Divo - Lamp holder
Ikad - Hanger
Epilogue : Considering Change 287
Conclusion 299
Appendix 309
Bibliography
Illustration Credits
Glossary
Acknowledgements
About authors
Index
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