This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Paniyaro | Water pitcher storage
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Nageshri, Amreli, Gujarat
Cultural region: Saurashtra
Materials: Earth, Stone
Stone craft technique: Carving, Dressing, Masonry, Painting
Earth craft technique: Brick masonry
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
Due to the high regard towards water, a paniyaro is often fitted with images of deities and honoured by lighting a lamp by it every morning.
