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Almari | Alcove
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Category: Manjush
Location: Budh Singh Wala, Moga, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Earth (Mud), Lime, Stone, Wood
Earth craft technique: Brick masonry, Plastering
Lime craft technique: Plastering
Stone craft technique: Masonry
Wood craft technique: Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
An alcove is also called almari in some parts of Punjab. It is built into the walls at the time of constructing the building itself. This almari was built with a frame around it and a shelf within, which were made of wood. All the surfaces were plastered with mud and were painted using a lime-based paint.
