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A sandook formed an important part of marriage rituals in Punjab. Along with furniture like takht (bench), palang (bed) and a few objects, sandook would generally be gifted to brides as part of the daaj (bridal trousseau). Sandook would be commissioned specifically for such occasions.
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Details
- Title: Sandook (Cabinet)
- Location: Dhanaula, Barnala, 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: Metal, Paper, Wood
- Wood Craft Technique: Carving, Joinery, Painting
- Region: Malwa
- Paper Technique: Printing
- Metal Craft Technique: Fittings
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