{"product_id":"charpai-bench-stool-handwoven","title":"Charpai Bench \u0026 Stool - Handwoven Jute, Mango Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handwoven jute rope bench and a matching stool on solid mango wood frames, both seventeen inches high. The bench runs four feet - long enough for two people in an entryway or the foot of a bed - and the stool is the same seat at a single width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench: 48 inches long x 18 inches deep x 17 inches high, approx. 12,500 g (27.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStool: 18 inches long x 18 inches deep x 17 inches high, approx. 6,000 g (13.2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 inch seat height on both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid mango wood frame, handwoven jute rope seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegs ship detached - they screw on by hand, no tools needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench and stool sold separately - choose above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix weaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a charpai is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charpai is the woven daybed found on every Indian verandah - a wooden frame with rope strung across it in a tight diagonal weave, no cushion and no upholstery. These are the same construction shrunk to stool and bench height, made by the same weavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndyed jute rope over a solid mango wood frame, strung by hand under tension. The bench is 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) and the stool is 6 kg (13.2 lb), and that weight is the difference between furniture and an accent piece - neither slides when you sit down. Jute reads warmer and coarser than cotton and it holds its colour without dye, which is why the natural weaves in the photographs look the same after a few years as they do new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenches - $260\u003c\/strong\u003e - Jutika, Chunri and Resha. 48 in long x 18 in deep x 17 in high, approx. 12.5 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStools - $125\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tanvi, Rangi and Buna. 18 in long x 18 in deep x 17 in high, approx. 6 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six names are weave patterns rather than colours, and the range covers both undyed natural jute and dyed multicolour weaves. Check the photographs against the name before you order, and if you want a specific weave and cannot tell which is which, email contact@urliutsav.com and we will confirm before the piece ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench goes in an entryway, along a hallway wall, or at the foot of a bed, where four feet of seat and no back is the point. In a dining room it works as the bench side of a table for two. The stool goes at a vanity, beside an armchair, or wherever you need one more seat. A bench with a stool at each end reads as a set; the bench on its own reads as a hall bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of the family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same seat in cotton rope and nine colourways, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boho-dressing-stool-handcrafted-wooden-charpai-rope-seat\"\u003echarpai rope stool\u003c\/a\u003e. For a small table at the same height rather than a seat, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/elephant-stool-side-table-black\"\u003ecarved elephant stools\u003c\/a\u003e have a solid wooden top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stool is the giftable half - it is light enough to send on and the only setup is screwing on four legs by hand. The bench is a wedding or housewarming-sized gift rather than a casual one. Tell us at checkout if you are sending either directly and we will leave the invoice out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many people fit on the bench?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo adults comfortably at 48 inches, three at a squeeze. We do not publish a load rating, so we will not quote you a weight limit - what we can tell you is that it is a solid mango wood frame with jute strung across it under tension, built the way a full-size charpai is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly the legs, and no tools are needed. They screw into the frame by hand. The order matters, so it is worth doing this way:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrew all four legs in loosely first, without tightening any of them. Stand the piece on a flat floor and turn each leg in or out until all four make contact and it sits steady with no rock. Then tighten each leg firmly, one at a time. A small gap where a leg meets the frame is normal - leave it as long as the piece is stable. After two or three days of use, give each leg a final turn: the joints settle under weight, and that last tighten is what holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTightening one leg fully before levelling is what causes a wobble that keeps coming back. This matters more on the 48 inch bench than on the stool, because a longer frame shows an uneven leg sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the bench and the stool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLength only. Both are 18 inches deep and 17 inches high with the same frame and the same weave. The bench is 48 inches long and 12.5 kg; the stool is 18 inches long and 6 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJute or cotton?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJute here - coarser, warmer in tone, undyed on the natural weaves. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boho-dressing-stool-handcrafted-wooden-charpai-rope-seat\"\u003ecotton rope stool\u003c\/a\u003e is the softer-handed version in nine colourways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the jute stretch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt settles in the first weeks and then holds. Jute is stiffer than cotton and gives less. It can be tightened or restrung rather than replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine match the photograph exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClose, not identical. The rope is strung by hand, so the weave count and the placement of any colour vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCovered areas only - a porch, a balcony, a screened patio. Jute absorbs water and will mildew if it is left wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVacuum with a brush attachment. Spot-clean with a barely damp cloth and let it dry fully. Do not soak jute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer, so measure the 48 inch bench against your wall first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. The bench ships in a long fragile-marked carton with corner protection; the stool ships in a single box. The legs are packed alongside the frame in both. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it - transit damage is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more of the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/handcrafted-table-decor\"\u003eTable \u0026amp; Shelf Decor\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Jutika Bench","offer_id":43316072120371,"sku":"Charpai-518","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chunri Bench","offer_id":44498920931379,"sku":"Charpai-100","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Resha Bench","offer_id":43316072153139,"sku":"Charpai-102","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tanvi Stool","offer_id":43316072185907,"sku":"Charpai-138","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rangi Stool","offer_id":44498920898611,"sku":"Charpai-140","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Buna Stool","offer_id":43316072218675,"sku":"Charpai-146","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/ropebench-3.jpg?v=1783460209","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/charpai-bench-stool-handwoven","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}