Peti almari | Chest

Details

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

The top part of this peti almari has a few unique features unlike any chest recorded in Punjab. The openings on the top were fitted with double shutters and the opening at the centre had a pivoted door with a print of a woman encased in it. It also had a small drawer below the door. The chest also had intricately carved panels fixed on its facade.

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