The Inspiration:
Ear ornament of the Konyak naga tribe, Warrriors breast ornamentation (Thacü) of the Angami Naga tribe, necklace from konyak Naga tribe and ear ornament of sumi Naga tribe.




Kharu, traditional village gates:


Initial Ideation:

Initial form generation



Theja ba iteration.

The concept:
The base is made from single block of wood as traditionally practiced while carving a kharu, on its surface motifs of Cow and man signifying Wealth and prosperity and Paddy and Breasts of the goddess Signifying health and prosperity are sculpted. The strips of bamboo rising out of the base to form the seating are like the blessings flowing out from the base onto the person sitting on the furniture. The seating provides space for 2 people to sit and a third person to recline on it.



Traditional motif from Kharu depicting a man and cow which signifies wealth and prosperity, to be sculpted on the base.


Traditional motif from Kharu depicting paddy and the goddess breasts signifies Health and prosperity, to be sculpted on the base.


Scenario:


Use of thejaba


Thejaba used in hotel and office lobbies.


Thejaba used in public galleries.

Details: