Sandook (Cabinet)

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

The front facade of this sandook was decorated with embossed ceramic tiles that were fixed using metal strips and nails. This was the only example of this kind in which the entire surface was decorated with ceramic tiles. It was used to store clothes and valuables because of which it was locked

Details

Title: Sandook (Cabinet)
Location: Bhaloor, Moga, Punjab
Type: Manjush (Storage)
Contributor: Rishav Jain, Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Abhishek Ruikar
Rights: Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre, CEPT University and South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
Medium: Earth (Ceramic), Glass, Metal, Paper, Wood
Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting
Region: Malwa
Paper Technique: Printing
Metal Craft Technique: Beating, Bending, Fittings, Painting
Earth Craft Technique: Tilework

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