Kothla majus | Chest

Details

Category: Manjush
Location: Devgadh Baria, Dahod, Gujarat
Cultural region: East Gujarat
Materials: Metal (Iron), Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Wood craft technique: Joining, Painting, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

This majus sits amidst a series of vernacular furniture items that no longer perform their original function. They adorn the corridors of the palace of Devgadh Baria. Here the majus is displayed with two foldable chairs on each side and an ariso (vernacular wall mirror) with parrot motifs.

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