Bajot | Low surface

Details

Category: Sapaat
Location: Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Marwar
Materials: Metal (Iron), Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings, Riveting
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

Wooden planks were joined together to form the square shaped surface of this bajot. This was raised up on bell shaped, lathe-turned wooden legs. This bajot was used to place offerings in a temple; the traces of vermillion and camphor soot were visible on the surface.

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