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Penda (Water pitcher storage)

Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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

While most tipai are similar in design, they can be made in varying heights. A small ring is welded onto one of the legs as a support to hold a tumbler. While terracotta pots are still the preferred choice, some families used pitchers made of stainless steel, as seen in this example.

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  • Title: Penda (Water pitcher storage)
  • Location: Bhankhri, Mahendragarh, Haryana
  • Type: Manjush (Storage)
  • 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 (Iron)
  • Region: Ahirwal
  • Metal Craft Technique: Beating, Bending, Painting, Welding
Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University

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