Sankheda Tourism

Sankheda is a small town in Chhota Udepur district, near Vadodara in Gujarat, India, known for its traditional lacquerware crafts. Renowned for its colorful wooden furniture and intricate craftsmanship, Sankheda showcases the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat through its vibrant craft industry. The town derives its name from the Hindi word 'Sangheda' which means 'painted'. Craftsmen in Sankheda specialize in the art of applying lacquer, creating a glossy and durable finish on wooden products such as chairs, tables, swings, and decorative items. The lacquer is typically applied to babul wood which is turned and polished giving rise to the distinctive Sankheda style. The furniture's base colors are usually dark, like brown or maroon, and are embellished with floral and geometric patterns in bright shades like gold, silver, red, and green. This handicraft tradition has been preserved for centuries and passed down through generations, making Sankheda a living museum of traditional Indian woodworking. The town is not only a center of artisanship but also a vibrant place that embodies the Gujarati spirit of entrepreneurship and cultural preservation.