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Pinjra | Larder
Category: Manjush
Location: Dangawas, Nagaur, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Merwara
Materials: Metal, Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting
Metal craft technique: Fittings, Meshwork
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This pinjra was placed in the kitchen and was used to store oil containers and spice boxes. ‘Utensils and a few other spice containers were also stored on the top surface. The sides of this pinjra were made using meshwork.