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A metal latch is fitted to the doors of an almari to be able to lock it when valuables are stored inside. This almari had a latch but was not locked. It was built adjacent to a wall niche which was used as a worship place in the residence. The almari was used to store things used for worship like oil to light lamps, along with other items like plastic bags and unused clothes.

Details

  • Title: Almari (In-built cabinet)
  • Location: Dehra, Panipat, Haryana
  • Type: Manjush (Storage)
  • Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Rishav Jain, Ben Cartwright and Radha Devpura
  • Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
  • Medium: Earth, Metal (Iron), Wood
  • Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting
  • Region: Khadar
  • Metal Craft Technique: Fittings, Painting
  • Earth Craft Technique: Brick Masonry

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