In India, it is observed that people have a tendency to sit on the floor in many different postures, while waiting for a bus/ auto /train, or during group interactions, community gatherings, or while selling or buying things on road side.
Tokda is a design that compliments the posture vendors sit in while selling vegetables.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
~ Light weight / Easy to carry
~ Cost efficient – cheap
~ Comfortable
~ Posture complimentary
~ Money pouch
MATERIAL STUDY
Why Mild steel /Stainless Steel pipes – 12mmф ?
~ Sturdy
~ Light weight – 1.5mm gauge thickness
~ One time investment – no need of replacement
~ Can be mass produced
~ Low cost yet durable
Why cotton rope weaving ?
~ Comfortable
~ Friendly/ organic material
~ Very cheap
~ Can be reused, redone easily
AESTHETICS
~ Compact look
~ Vegetable colors
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
