American e-comm site showcases Charpai at unbelievable price!!!

Washington: A US-based E-Commerce website showcases a charpai or Khatiya, a traditional cot used by Indians, for Rs 1,12,168. The product and its prices on Etsy's website have attracted the attention of many Indians since such a product could be bought easily from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000, NDTV reported.

Exotic products being sold or showcased on e-commerce sites at higher prices than their worth is something common, but a charpai at such an exorbitant price caught many users' attention.

According to the site, the chapati is a traditional Indian bed with beautiful décor. It is a handmade product made out of materials like wood and jute ropes, and a small business in India is responsible for making and shipping this item, the product description suggests. The description also mentions the size of the product.

NDTV reports that Charpai is known under numerous names in India. In north India, it is also called manjaa, khaat, khatia, or manji