Chhavla | Winnower

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Category: Vastu
Location: Lakhruki, Karauli, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Mewat - Brij
Materials: Grass (Straw), Leather
Grass craft technique: Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

This winnower was made from the stem of a sarkanda plant that were tied together using thin strips of leather. The assembly was strengthened by thicker stems or bunched stems at the edges. Threads were tied across connecting the two side edges to retain the curved shape.

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