From the archive record
A collection of traditional Indian village heritage objects and antique implements displayed at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India. The collection includes old farming tools, metal implements, locks, nut cutters, and household utensils associated with earlier rural life. A red circular textile labeled “घघरा” (Ghaghra) is displayed alongside rustic metal objects, including items labeled “कांटा बिलाई” (Kanta Bilai) and a metal pan marked “डायल” (Dayal). The stall brings together agricultural implements, domestic tools, and other traditional objects representing aspects of India's rural material culture.