Surat in Gujarat is famous for its marquetry called sadeli. It is a kind of a mosaic work on the panels using ebony, ivory, red wood, green bone, tin etc. the designs seem to be originated in Persian because it has a floral touch. Bhavnagar in Saurastra is famous for making large teakwood chests called pataras that is spacious and durable. It is customary to gift a patara to a girl when she moves to her new home after marriage.
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Arts & Crafts