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Kathatara | Larder
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Category: Manjush
Location: Konara, Barmer, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Marwar
Materials: Metal, Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting, Turning
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
In this residence in Konara village, the wooden kathatara was used additionally along with the one made from mud. While the mud larder was used to store cooked food and perishables, this kathatara was used to store utensils.
