The story
Sankheda's Kharadi carpenters turn teak wood on lathes and coat it with coloured lacquer, then paint fine patterns in gold and silver tones. The bright furniture is popular for swings, chairs and wedding gifts in Gujarat. The craft is passed down in families in Sankheda town.
In numbers
No published source we could open prints current numbers for this cluster.
GI tag
- Sankheda FurnitureApplication no. GI Application No. 100Registration details of Geographical Indications (GI Registry, IP India)
Ways in for a newcomer
- Selling furniture online and to hotels
- Lacquer-turned home decor items
- Export through handicraft exporters
Problems the cluster faces
- Rising cost of teak
- Competition from factory furniture
- Small scale of family units
Businesses to start here
Wooden Furniture Making →Wood Carving Unit (Photo Frames) →Furniture Shop (Retail Showroom) →