14/01/2026
Jungian & Sandplay Symbolism of the Charpai
In Jungian symbolism, the charpai—a traditional woven bed from Pakistan—can be seen as a holding vessel of the psyche. Its woven structure reflects the interconnectedness of relationships, ancestry, and the collective unconscious, offering support through tension and balance rather than rigidity.
In Sandplay Therapy, the charpai may symbolize a need for containment, grounding, and reconnection with cultural or ancestral roots, especially during times of psychic transition. It evokes a simple yet resilient image of rest within the fabric of the collective.
