'Charpai' for Rs. 1 lakh? Yes, you read that right
Who thought that a regular Indian household item could trend on social media? Well, Indians certainly have a new thing to boast about (or not). A screenshot of an American e-commerce site Etsy selling a desi charpai has been shared across the internet. The generally cheap four-legged piece of furniture is listed for a whopping price of Rs. 1.12 lakh on Etsy.
What is a 'charpai'?
For the uninitiated, charpai is a traditional handwoven bed from the Indian subcontinent. It is essentially a four-footed frame, which supports a handwoven net made of rope or belts of fabric. There are several names for it, but the most popular ones are charpai, charpoy, and charpaya, which literally translates to "four-footed." It is also known by the names khatiya, khatlo, khatt, and manji.
'Traditional Indian bed with very beautiful decor'
The e-commerce site has listed charpai as a "traditional Indian bed with very beautiful decor." It is stated in the product description that this is a handcrafted product created in India by a small company using materials like wood and jute ropes. Informing about its dimensions, the site wrote, "Width: 36 inches, Height: 72 inches, Depth: 18 inches."
'Charpai' got trending
Customers were quick to buy it
Etsy Inc. is a website that specializes in vintage goods and craft materials. Charpais of different colors and sizes are being sold at a similar price. You are wrong if you thought people wouldn't pay that much for charpai. A screenshot shows that the e-commerce site has sold it all and only four of the cots are remaining in their stock.
82 sales made already!
When Balenciaga sold 'trash bag' inspired pouch for Rs. 1.4L
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