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Parendi (Water pitcher storage)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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

The stone ledge of this parendi had deep circular cavities carved out that helped in making the base stable when pots were stored one on top of the other. This was another example that was built on the external wall of a house meant for community use.

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  • Title: Parendi (Water pitcher storage)
  • Location: Lakhruki, Karauli, Rajasthan
  • Type: Manjush (Storage)
  • 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
  • Medium: Stone
  • Stone Craft Technique: Carving, Dressing, Masonry
  • Region: Mewat - Brij
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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