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📍CARVED DIVANS(K A V I C H C H I)
Known as kavichchi in Sinhala, these divans or settees are crafted out of different woods and are available in a variety of styles. Originally of Dutch origin, these large seats were crafted out of indigenous woods, which were afterwards carved with designs and motifs such as decorative spindles and patterns of vines and flowers characteristic to Sri Lanka. In the 19th century, they were commonly found on verandahs and inside houses, regardless of whether the residents were of Dutch Burgher heritage or otherwise. Kavichchis come in a variety of styles, some with armrests and backrests, and some without, but the kind with the double scroll end armrests is the most common.
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12/11/2020

📍CARVED DIVANS(K A V I C H C H I)
Known as kavichchi in Sinhala, these divans or settees are crafted out of different woods and are available in a variety of styles. Originally of Dutch origin, these large seats were crafted out of indigenous woods, which were afterwards carved with designs and motifs such as decorative spindles and patterns of vines and flowers characteristic to Sri Lanka. In the 19th century, they were commonly found on verandahs and inside houses, regardless of whether the residents were of Dutch Burgher heritage or otherwise. Kavichchis come in a variety of styles, some with armrests and backrests, and some without, but the kind with the double scroll end armrests is the most common.
srilanka 🇱🇰
 

10/11/2020

📍PETTAGAMA
Traditionally, the pettagama had many uses. It was a wooden rice box that was used to store paddy, away from mice and moisture. The handles on the sides of the chests indicate that the chests were most likely used by traders to carry their wares to sell, while travelling between different areas. Made of ebony, these heavy trunks were used as treasure chests for people to store their money and valuables. Their weight ensured that they could not be stolen easily. The top and the corners of pettagamas are usually decorated with brass studs, while the top is attached with large, engraved brass hinges. These days the pettagama is an iconic piece of old Sinhalese furniture, which is used as a decorative piece while also doubling as a storage compartment

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