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Sarpoz | Container
Category: Vastu
Location: Kaluwala, Fazilka, Punjab
Cultural region: Malwa
Materials: Cotton, Grass (Straw)
Cotton craft technique: Knitting
Grass craft technique: Joinery
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
These sarpoz were recorded in the same residence and were made by the women of the family. Made at different time periods, the two sarpoz differed in their designs but the colour palette of both were the same. One of the sarpoz had an additional knitted cover used to put over the lid.