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Chowki (Low surface)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University
Ahmedabad, India

This chowki, constructed similar to takhat, was donated by a family to the village temple. It was used for a number of activities. For example, to keep washed utensils, place offerings on particular days and also as a seat for the priest while preaching during religious gatherings.

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  • Title: Chowki (Low surface)
  • Location: Dulhera Khurd, Rewari, Haryana
  • Type: Sapaat (Surface)
  • Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Rishav Jain, Ben Cartwright and Radha Devpura
  • Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
  • Medium: Metal (Alloys), Wood
  • Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Painting, Turning
  • Region: Ahirwal
  • Metal Craft Technique: Beating, Bending, Fittings
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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