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
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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
lac-turneryagate burnishinggold-pattern
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.
Buying Sankheda Lacquer Furniture — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Sankheda Lacquer Furniture pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Sankheda Lacquer Furniture piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Sankheda Lacquer Furniture authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Sankheda Lacquer Furniture is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Sankheda Furniture”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Sankheda Lacquer Furniture piece cost?
- Handmade Sankheda Lacquer Furniture typically ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹80,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Sankheda Lacquer Furniture piece?
- Keep Sankheda Lacquer Furniture out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
Related crafts
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