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Sandook | Cabinet
Category: Manjush
Location: Bahmni, Gurdaspur, Punjab
Cultural region: Majha
Materials: Metal, Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The featured sandook was made of deodar wood and was kept below the staircase. Geometric patterns were carved on the front facade of this sandook. Panels on the top row and the bottom row were similar while the middle row had a different design.