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Sandook | Cabinet
Category: Manjush
Location: Mansa Khurd, Mansa, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Metal, Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings
Wood craft technique: Fretwork, Joinery, Painting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The wooden panelled sandook belonged to the sister of the gentleman in whose house this was recorded. The lower part of the sandook had an additional panel with fretwork on it. The carvings on the panel were recently painted white by the gentleman’s son.