| Elephant-Riding Chairs: Howdas |
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| In Thailand, equipment for riding elephants evolved into some sophisticated forms, hardly surprising in a country that has domesticated elephants for centuries. Today, these chairs are still excellent for rugged riding of elephants and also for exotic lounging at home. The basic howda construction is a wide bench-like seat with raised sides and back, built over a yoke that is splayed to fit onto the elephant’s back. The howda was tied firmly to the back of the elephant with ropes passing through the rigs attached to its base and under the animal's belly . |
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RH02
| RH01. Traditional Howda. This is a hand- carved replica of an antique. 34” x 22” – seat for one. Seat cushion available. Also available as lounger, below. RH03. Traditional Howda Lounger (not shown). Seat for two or a Thai-version chaise lounge for one. 62" x 22". Seat and triangle reclining cushion available. RH02. Contemporary Howda. This is a modern interpretation of the basic howda design. Simple, elegant, and still rich with history. Seats one or two comfortably. 42" x 23". Seat cushion available. Click for more photos. |
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