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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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