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Paniyaro | Water pitcher storage
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Jhinjuda (Zinzuda), Surendranagar, Gujarat
Cultural region: Saurashtra
Materials: Earth, Stone
Earth craft technique: Brick masonry
Stone craft technique: Dressing, Masonry, Painting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
In a dwelling, the place assigned to house water pitchers is known as a paniyaro. In Gujarat, paniyara (plural) are usually in-built platforms or wall receptacles.
