Recorded in the same house, this kothi was used to store grains (mostly wheat). A chakki (handmill grinder) used to be placed on top of the kothi and women sat on top of the kothi to use the chakki.
Details
Title: Kothi (Granary)
Location: Molela, Rajsamand, Rajasthan
Type: Manjush (Storage)
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: Admixture (mud, hay & dung), Earth (Mud), Lime
Region: Mewar
Lime Craft Technique: Plastering
Earth Craft Technique: Lipan kaam, Painting
Admixture Craft Technique: Slab building
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