This winnower was made from the stem of a sarkanda plant that were tied together using thin strips of leather. The assembly was strengthened by thicker stems or bunched stems at the edges. Threads were tied across connecting the two side edges to retain the curved shape.
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Title: Chhavla (Winnower)
Location: Lakhruki, Karauli, Rajasthan
Type: Vastu (Object)
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