Under the latest and popular online series of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya entitled ‘Exhibit of the Week’, the ‘Patlo / Patla’ a beautifully carved wooden seat collected from 1987 was exhibited as 5th Exhibit of the Week of the month of June. The Community of Rathwa of Gujrat , The height of this object is -26.5 cm, width -23 cm, length 41.5 cm. displayed in the audience as Exhibit of the week of June, 2021 through official website, Facebook, Instagram and twitter page of the IGRMS.
In this regard Praveen Kumar Mishra, Director, IGRMS said that Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (National Museum of Mankind), Initially this series will focus on the masterpieces from its collection which are considered as unique for their contribution to the cultural history of a particular ethnic group or area. Patlo is a beautifully carved wooden seat used among the Rathwa tribe of Gujarat during their marriage ceremony. The low height rectangular wooden seat with curved legs is profusely carved with intricate geometric designs.
It is made out of wood like teak or mango tree. It is used during marriage ceremony both by the bride and the groom. Family of the groom makes a pair of Patlo each for bride and groom. The Patlo is carried by the groom party during marriage procession to the marriage mandap at brides’ residence. Sometimes the groom himself gives special input on the fine details of the Patlo even after achieving its intended form to serve the primary function.