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This chowki was documented in the Maghar Haveli, where both the space inside and the top surface were used for storing things. The wood had split and cracked in many places on the chowki. It had been repaired by nailing small wooden pieces which can be seen on the legs and the side panel.

Details

  • Title: Chowki (Larder)
  • Location: Manakpur Sharif, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab
  • Type: Manjush (Storage)
  • 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: Wood
  • Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Painting, Turning
  • Region: Malwa

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