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Chaakkhi | Hand mill grinder
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Category: Vastu
Location: Pahlwan, Jind, Haryana
Cultural region: Khadar
Materials: Admixture, Metal (Iron), Stone, Wood
Admixture craft technique: Slab building
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Stone craft technique: Carving, Dressing
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The stand of this chaakkhi was made out of mud and built into the floor. A hole was provided on the surface to remove the ground flour collected inside. The person would sit on a pidda (stool) while using the chaakkhi.
