Dhaliyu | Merchant’s desk
Details
Category: Sapaat
Location: Limbdi, Surendranagar, Gujarat
Cultural region: Saurashtra
Materials: Metal, Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This refined dhaliyu rests on finely turned legs. It has a long writing surface that houses two lockable lids. A wooden curb on the edge of the surface prevents ink pots and other items from falling over.
