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This chhaj was used regularly to separate the grains from the husk or other impurities. The edges at the front that had worn out were repaired by stitching pieces of cloth. This prevented the members of the chhaj from opening up.
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Details
- Title: Chhaj (Winnower)
- Location: Mehdipur, Tarn Taran, 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: Grass (Straw), Textile
- Region: Majha
- Grass Craft Technique: Joinery
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