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Pendo | Water pitcher storage
Details
Category: Manjush
Location: Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Shekhawati
Materials: Earth, Glass, Metal, Stone, Wood
Earth craft technique: Brick masonry
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Stone craft technique: Carving, Dressing, Masonry
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
There is a U-shaped stone platform built along the three wall surfaces of the pendo. The platform is provided with depressions to hold water pots. The far end of the room is provided with a shelf at a height to store empty pots.
