Sandook | Cabinet

Details

Category: Manjush
Location: Zira, Firozpur, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Earth (Ceramic), Metal, Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Wood craft technique: Carving, Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

This sandook was part of a small collection of furniture items in a residence. The owner had a keen interest in collecting old or discarded furniture from the nearby villages. It was comparatively larger than the commonly found sandook and was made out of tali wood (Indian rosewood).

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