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Mir farsh | Carpet weight
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Category: Vastu
Location: Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Marwar
Materials: Ivory, Metal (Silver)
Metal craft technique: Beating, Bending, Cladding, Engraving
Ivory craft technique: Carving
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
Mir farsh are weights kept on four corners of a carpet to prevent it from moving. These mir farsh were from the Mehrangadh Fort Museum in Jodhpur. They had fine carvings and were made from exquisite materials.
