Swat Valley Low Chair with Leather-Woven Seat

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Swat Valley Low Chair with Leather-Woven Seat

A beautifully aged low chair from Chanalai village in the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan. This 19th-century piece features a carved wooden backrest with radiating floral and geometric motifs — designs characteristic of the region’s mountain craftsmanship. The seat retains its traditional braided construction, made from interlaced cow leather strips that form a strong, flexible surface. Turned posts, hand-tooled details, and the naturally timeworn surface give the chair an earthy, sculptural presence. Functional, soulful, and deeply rooted in Swati domestic life, it stands today as a rare example of village craftsmanship from the Hindu Kush highlands.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

48 x 53 x 78 cm

Place of Origin

Chanalai Village, Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan

Period

19th Century

Colour

weathered grey-blue patina, Warm brown

Materials & Techniques

Carved hardwood frame with turned posts; hand-tooled decorative motifs on the backrest; traditional braided cow-leather strip seat; natural pigments and hand-finished patina.

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