{"product_id":"the-connect-4-collection-jhula-by-nethra-ganesan","title":"The Connect 4 Collection: Jhula by Nethra Ganesan","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026. Jhula.\u003cbr\u003eSwing.\u003cbr\u003eSolid wood, veneered plywood, steel, glass.\u003cbr\u003e186 x 85 x 73 cm.\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Connect 4 Collection: Jhula reimagines the traditional South Asian courtyard jhoola within contemporary Gulf interiors. Once a familiar fixture in South Asian homes and a central gathering point, the jhoola has evolved from a simple wooden plank suspended by brass chains into a sophisticated, collectable design statement. The Connect 4 Collection: Jhula traces this evolution, bringing together hand-carving traditions of the South Asian diaspora with the geometric breezeblock motifs of the Gulf’s early modernist architectural boom to create a contemporary, culturally resonant heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swing’s structural form is directly inspired by the bold circle-in-square façade of Abu Dhabi’s iconic \"Connect 4\" building. Conceptually, it references Gulf modernism (1960s–1980s) and the arrival of South Asian communities, allowing Jhula to act as a historical bridge acknowledging the migrant workers who shaped the region’s urban landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on nudge theory, the design uses the swing's gentle, rhythmic motion as a subtle anchor for relaxation and reflection. By offering a shared, plush seat without rigid divisions, the design removes physical barriers to foster intimacy, transforming static furniture into a dynamic space for daily rituals and communal storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead time for production: 8 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanween by Tashkeel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50289278124309,"sku":"TAS-C4J-DE-2615","price":31500.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6974\/0821\/files\/the-connect-4-collection-jhula-nethra-ganesan-01.jpg?v=1792502619","url":"https:\/\/shop.tashkeel.org\/products\/the-connect-4-collection-jhula-by-nethra-ganesan","provider":"Tashkeel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}