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Paniyaro | Water pitcher storage
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Category: Manjush
Location: Nageshri, Amreli, Gujarat
Cultural region: Saurashtra
Materials: Earth (Ceramic)
Earth craft technique: Brick masonry, Tiling
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
In houses made of stone or brick masonry, a special niche is made to house a paniyaro. Water is revered as it is considered as life giver and the basis of life.
