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Penda | Water pitcher storage
Category: Manjush
Location: Bhankhri, Mahendragarh, Haryana
Cultural region: Ahirwal
Materials: Metal (Iron)
Metal craft technique: Beating, Bending, Painting, Welding
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
While most tipai are similar in design, they can be made in varying heights. A small ring is welded onto one of the legs as a support to hold a tumbler. While terracotta pots are still the preferred choice, some families used pitchers made of stainless steel, as seen in this example.