Gokhlu | Wall niche
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Saronda, Valsad, Gujarat
Cultural region: South Gujarat
Materials: Lime, Stone
Stone craft technique: Carving, Dressing, Masonry
Lime craft technique: Fresco, Plastering
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
These gokhla (plural) are situated on the external walls of a residence in the porch area. The area around the niche is decorated with figural and geometric patterns.
