Peti | Chest

Details

Category: Manjush
Location: Khatara, Sangrur, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Metal, Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

This simple peti was recorded in a carpenter’s residence in Sangrur and belonged to his mother. With a keen interest in studying the cultural changes in Punjab, he had collected old newspapers and magazine articles which were stored in this peti over the years.

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