Almari | In-built cabinet

Details

Category: Manjush
Location: Barwa, Bhiwani, Haryana
Cultural region: Bagad
Materials: Metal (Iron), Stone, Wood
Stone craft technique: Dressing
Metal craft technique: Fittings, Painting
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

Almari is an in-built cabinet. A wall niche is built in during the construction of the building. Doors or shutters to close it are fitted by a carpenter at a later stage. This almari was built in one of the private rooms of a haveli and was used by the caretaker. Unused containers were kept on the stone shelves.

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