Chowki | Larder
Category: Manjush
Location: Arniwala Wazira, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Earth (Ceramic), Metal, Wood
Metal craft technique: Beating, Bending, Fittings
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This chowki had hinged shutters with a ceramic knob on its front facade. This was one among the few chowki still in use and the family had stored smaller utensils and cutlery in it. It had turned wood legs and similar finials at the top corners