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Paniyara | Water pitcher storage
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Udaipura, Dungarpur, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Vagad
Materials: Earth (Mud), Stone
Earth craft technique: Brick masonry, Lipan kaam
Stone craft technique: Carving, Dressing, Masonry, Painting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The taan (shelf) is used to place glasses and tumblers used to drink water from. At the top, a series of aada (wall niches) are provided to store smaller items. There are khuti (wall pegs) provided next to the aada from which induni or valingi (pot ring), used to rest the water pots, are hung.
