The Royal Swing

Swings in India are a symbol of royalty, swings whichare commonly known as “Jhoola”. Wooden Jhoolas withgold ornamentation with decorative patters of nature and afew abstract forms were well know in that era.

In the 20th century these jhoolas became a focal point inIndian homes which were commonly placed in thecourtyards. Jhoola and its supporting framework was madeof teak wood, it still had the intricate patterns of nature,mesh work etc.

Making the Jhoola detachable from its supporting system and using it as a 4 seater chair or a dining space.Making it look modernized with the use of materials, simplifying the patterns and retaining the traditional feel.

Introduction

Evolution

Priyanka&

Gourav

InteriorMaster-A

The Royal SwingTechnical Drawings

Swing

Dining

Platform

Priyanka&

Gourav

InteriorMaster-A

The Royal SwingTraditional Seat complimented with modern supporting unit.Brass linking units,

The back rest opens out to become a large platform to sit.

The legs fold out for it to become an individual piece which can be used as a table.

The table can be separated out from the supporting unit by

hanging the chains to the supporting unit.

The centre unit, glass platform rises up to become a table and

the side wooden platform becomes seating space.

The links are taken out for the unit to get separated out.

Priyanka&

Gourav

InteriorMaster-A