Kothi | Granary

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Category: Manjush
Location: Molela, Rajsamand, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Mewar
Materials: Admixture (Mud, Hay, Dung), Earth (Mud), Lime
Admixture craft technique: Slab building
Earth craft technique: Lipan kaam, Painting
Lime craft technique: Plastering
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

Recorded in the same house, this kothi was used to store grains (mostly wheat). A chakki (handmill grinder) used to be placed on top of the kothi and women sat on top of the kothi to use the chakki.

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