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Alagni | Hanger
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Luhinga Kalan, Nuh, Haryana
Cultural region: Mewat
Materials: Grass (Bamboo), Jute (Rope)
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This alagni was made using a bamboo pole that was suspended from hooks fixed to the ceiling, using jute ropes. Raw cotton was wrapped in an old saree and stored on this alagni, to be later used for making mattresses.