I like Doshi-Levien team because they put traditional Indian lifestyle into international arena. They also add their own subtle modern changes to each design they put forward.
Charpoy or as pronounced in Hindi ‘charpai’ or called ‘khat/khatia’ is latest from them.
Let us see charpoy in past and present perspective.
A traditional charpoy is woven with rope (sutli) made of a particular plant.
The rope bites a little into the skin so people sometimes upholster the charpoy with colourful clothes.
This is still a common site in Indian villages.
A modern day charpoy woven with white cotton rope.
Another modern day charpoy with plastic rope.
a very colourfully strung charpoy.
Ah bliss! This is one of my favourite nook.
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I have two frames that I would like made (woven) into two charpois. Where can I have this done in Chicago or the suburbs of Chicago?
I am writing this again since I never received a response from my first post. I would be willing to purchase a complete charpoy, frame and all; no plastic please. There seem to be dealers who carry them, like Frangipani, but no way to find out how to purchase nor a price.
I have two frames that I would like made (woven) into two charpois. Where can I have this done in Chicago or the suburbs of Chicago?