Kotho | Granary
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Bhujodi, Kutch, Gujarat
Cultural region: Kutch
Materials: Admixture (Mud, Hay, Dung), Lime
Admixture craft technique: Slab building
Lime craft technique: Plastering
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
A cuboidal granary is considered to be masculine in appearance as compared to the curved ones which are considered feminine. The difference of perception is indicated in their names; kothi (f) and kotho (m).
