Pataaro | Chest

Details

Category: Manjush
Location: Jhinjuda (Zinzuda), Surendranagar, Gujarat
Cultural region: Saurashtra
Materials: Metal (Brass, Iron), Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Metal craft technique: Beating, Cladding, Embossing, Fittings, Riveting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

In Saurashtra, the owners of a pataaro take immense pride in their asset. Therefore, a pataaro is often displayed in the living room of a house along with other brass and copper articles for the visitors to admire.

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