Almari | In-built cabinet
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Kasanda, Sonipat, Haryana
Cultural region: Khadar
Materials: Metal (Iron), Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting
Metal craft technique: Fittings, Painting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The frame of this almari had a projecting frieze at the top. It had carved wooden shutters with floral and geometric patterns. The external surface of the shutters and the frame was painted using brown oil paint, along with the other furniture pieces in the house.
