This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Chakki | Hand mill grinder
Details
Category: Vastu
Location: Dodewala, Fazilka, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Admixture (Mud, Hay, Dung), Stone, Wood
Admixture craft technique: Slab building
Stone craft technique: Carving, Dressing, Painting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
A chakki is generally provided with a base to collect the ground flour. The base of this chakki was made using an admixture of mud, dung and hay and was plastered using lime. The top stone of this chakki was decorated with patterns made using red and silver paint.
