As a symbol of reverence for the container, this dablo is placed on a bajot or a surface elevated from the ground. Due to the valuable nature of its contents, a dablo can be secured with a heavy iron lock, like the one seen in this image.
Details
Title: Dablo (Container)
Location: Nageshri, Amreli, Gujarat
Type: Manjush (Storage)
Contributor: Mitraja Bais, Jay Thakkar, Samrudha Dixit, Ben Cartwright and Mansi S Rao
Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust