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Chowki (Low surface)
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University
Ahmedabad, India
The chowki in the Merwara region were found to be taller in height. This pair of chowki were part of a temple collection in Beawar and were used to perform ceremonial activities. A large number of similar chowki were stacked and stored to be used while performing ceremonies.
Details
- Title: Chowki (Low surface)
- Location: Beawar, Ajmer, Rajasthan
- Type: Sapaat (Surface)
- Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Samrudha Dixit
- Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
- Medium: Metal (Iron), Wood
- Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Turning
- Region: Merwara
- Metal Craft Technique: Fittings
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