Galla Peti | Casket

Details

Category: Manjush
Location: The South Asia Collection from Gujarat, Gujarat
Materials: Metal (Brass), Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Metal craft technique: Embossing, Fittings, Riveting
Source: SADACC, UK

Traditionally, it was convenient to store money and valuables in peti since they were lockable and could be easily stored in a pataaro or a majus.

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