Sankheda Ni Kala: Exploring Tradition and Transformation in the Furniture Craftsmanship of Sankheda, Gujarat

This study explores the exquisite furniture from the small town of Sankheda in Gujarat, which has vibrant colors, floral patterns, and the use of silver and gold leaf. The research analyses the recent technical shifts in production, socio-economic dynamics, environmental aspects, and current challenges around this furniture-crafting tradition carried out primarily by the local Kharadi-Suthar community