Indian furniture has long been the perfect way to add an exotic and beautiful touch to the home or office. Furniture made in India can be found for almost any use, be it inside the kitchen as a kitchen cabinet or a coffee table in the office. However, it is important to know the Indian names of the different types of furniture, or else you might end up looking for something and buying something else! For example, a cot is called a charpoy or khatiya, and a sofa is called a diwan. In the same way, a closet is called an almirah. Here is more information about the almirah, or the wardrobe:

The Almirah has a special place in the culture and tradition of India:

Unlike the cabinets of Western cultures, which are simply storage devices, the Indian Almirah has a special place in the Indian family. Generally, in an Indian family, the almirah is a place where family jewelry, money, and even other day-to-day objects like clothing etc. are stored. Of course, jewelry and cash are stored in a locked compartment in the almirah and it is hardly ever opened except if the situation arises.

Because of this, the Almirah is a piece of furniture that is constructed in such a way that it can be used for everyday use, as well as for safety and storage. The almirah usually has a tall compartment for storing shirts on hangers and smaller lower compartments for storing folded clothing such as pants, skirts, saris, etc. there is a separate, albeit small, lockable compartment where the family’s valuables are stored.

The Almirah is quite strong and robust:

As noted above, an almirah has a special place in the Indian family, and buying an alimrah is usually something that happens with a special event, such as a marriage or someone else’s entry into the home. Therefore, the almirah must be built very robust and strong, as it must withstand the wear and tear of daily use and offer the strength and security that a family would need for their valuables and other things.

The Almirah can be made of various materials:

Traditionally, almirah, or almari, as it is pronounced in Hindi, is made of wood and only of wood. Even today, in rural India, an almirah means a piece of furniture that is created from any type of wood, be it teak wood, rosewood, etc. However, with changing times, almirahs have been made of iron, steel, and other materials. However, the true aristocracy and beauty of an almirah can still be experienced only in a wooden almirah.