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Majju | Chest
Category: Manjush
Location: Kharwa, Ajmer, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Merwara
Materials: Metal (Iron), Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Turning
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This majju belonged to the lady of the house whose family had given this as part of her wedding trousseau. She has continued to use it to store clothes and her personal items. It was placed along with a few other metal chests used for the same purpose.