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Chhaj | Winnower
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Category: Vastu
Location: Verka, Amritsar, Punjab
Cultural region: Majha
Materials: Cotton (Rope), Grass (Straw), Leather
Cotton craft technique: Weaving
Grass craft technique: Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
When a chhaj is gifted during weddings, it is decorated using fabrics stitched onto it or patterns woven into it. This is an example of a chhaj decorated for such an occasion.
