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Padola | Granary
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Jida, Bathinda, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Admixture (Mud, Husk, Dung), Lime
Admixture craft technique: Slab building
Lime craft technique: Plastering
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This padola was made using an admixture of mud and toodi (wheat husk). It was placed on a base that was made using a part of a broken pot. A wooden lid was used to cover the circular opening.