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Parendi | Water pitcher storage
Category: Manjush
Location: Lakhruki, Karauli, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Mewat - Brij
Materials: Stone
Stone craft technique: Carving, Dressing, Masonry
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The stone ledge of this parendi had deep circular cavities carved out that helped in making the base stable when pots were stored one on top of the other. This was another example that was built on the external wall of a house meant for community use.