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This haara had an enclosure with an arched opening. It was decorated with painted peacocks and floral patterns around the opening. It had a chimney at the top to allow the smoke to escape. An additional hole was also made in the rear wall, for the same purpose.

Details

  • Title: Haara (Hearth)
  • Location: Khiala Kalan, Mansa, Punjab
  • Type: Vastu (Object)
  • Contributor: Rishav Jain, Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Abhishek Ruikar
  • Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
  • Medium: Earth
  • Region: Malwa
  • Earth Craft Technique: Brick masonry

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