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In the Ahirwal region, a papier mache basket is called a dhakola. This dhakola was decorated with traditional patterns and designs by the woman of the house. The patterns were made using colours bought from the local market. Such painted dhakola are used during weddings and auspicious occasions.
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- Title: Dhakola (Basket)
- Location: Rawaldhi, Charkhi Dadri, Haryana
- Type: Vastu (Object)
- 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: Earth (Mud), Papier Mache
- Region: Ahirwal
- Earth Craft Technique: Plastering
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