| Title | काष्ठ द्वार (Timber Door)Rare Kāṣṭha Dvāra Timber Door |
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| Description | Kāshtha Dwār (Timber Door) represents a significant element in Indic heritage architecture, utilizing wood (Kāshtha) like Sāgwan (Teak), Shisham (Rosewood), and Shal (Sal) [1]. These doors, historically prevalent from the Mauryan to Mughal periods, showcase sophisticated joinery techniques. Materially, wood's density varies (e.g., Teak ~650 kg/m³), impacting its structural integrity. Moisture content fluctuations affect dimensional stability, while inherent susceptibility to biological degradation (fungi, insects) necessitates preservation. Traditional construction employed locally sourced timber from forests across the Indian subcontinent. Durability depends on species and treatments like oiling with *taila* (oil). Conservation involves addressing decay with appropriate biocides and reinforcing weakened sections. Restoration of Kāshtha Dwār in heritage sites requires careful species identification and matching, utilizing traditional *sūtra* (thread) based measurements and joinery methods. Understanding wood's anisotropic properties is crucial for long-term preservation [2]. The Getty AAT classifies related components as "wooden collars" [3]. |
| Also Known As | Timber Door Kāṣṭha Dvāra Timber Door Wooden Door Wood Door लकड़ी का दरवाज़ा दारु द्वार काष्ठमय द्वार मरु द्वार மர கதவு (Mara kathavu) చెక్క తలుపు (Chekka talupu) ಮರದ ಬಾಗಿಲು (Marada bagilu) |
| Tags | काष्ठ द्वार Kāshtha Dwār Wood Door Timber Wooden Door Architectural Element |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-649756736-20-11-25-KH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/timber-door |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/timber-door |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Wood Timber |
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| Regions | South Asia India |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Early Modern Modern |
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| Sources | Forests Timber mills |
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| Properties | Density: Varies by species (e.g., Teak: ~650 kg/m³) Moisture content: Varies with humidity Durability: Varies by species and treatment Thermal conductivity: Low Susceptible to biological degradation (fungi, insects) |
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| Uses | Door construction Window construction Gate construction Shutter construction |
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| Materials | लोहा - Lohā (Iron) (for hinges, handles, and reinforcement) वार्निश - Varnish (for protection and aesthetics) Lime plaster (for surrounding walls) Stone (for surrounding walls) |
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| Styles | Traditional Indian architecture Colonial architecture Vernacular architecture |
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| Categories | Temple House Gate |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Forest Research Institute Publications | Technical Report | Wood properties and preservation |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Malibu Hindu Temple Calabasas | Primary | Walls | 100% |