Chowki | Larder

Details

Category: Manjush
Location: Manakpur Sharif, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Wood
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Painting, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

This chowki was documented in the Maghar Haveli, where both the space inside and the top surface were used for storing things. The wood had split and cracked in many places on the chowki. It had been repaired by nailing small wooden pieces which can be seen on the legs and the side panel.

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