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Sandook | Cabinet
Category: Manjush
Location: Wara Daraka, Faridkot, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Metal, Wood
Metal craft technique: Fittings, Painting
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Painting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
The position of the door is decided based on the height of a sandook. Most often the door of the sandook is positioned at the centre. However, depending on the height, there could be more than one opening. It is positioned such that the entire space inside and the contents can be easily accessed.