Sankheda Lacquer Furniture
GI TaggedSankheda's glossy maroon-and-gold lacquered furniture — turned, painted and burnished with agate — is auspicious wedding and festival furniture in Gujarat. Its mirror finish is achieved entirely without chemical varnish.
- Region of origin:
- Gujarat
- GI registration:
- Sankheda Furniture
- Materials:
- teak; lac
- Techniques:
- lac-turnery; agate burnishing; gold-pattern
- HS code (customs):
- 9403
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About Sankheda Lacquer Furniture
Sankheda's glossy maroon-and-gold lacquered furniture — turned, painted and burnished with agate — is auspicious wedding and festival furniture in Gujarat. Its mirror finish is achieved entirely without chemical varnish.
- Region of origin
- Gujarat
- GI registration
- Sankheda Furniture
- Materials
- teak; lac
- Techniques
- lac-turnery; agate burnishing; gold-pattern
- HS code (customs)
- 9403
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Kharadi Suthar of Gujarat.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Sankheda Lacquer Furniture is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Sankheda Furniture”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin