Tools and Instruments

Last changed on Thu, 01/01/1970 - 00:00
Wadu ni Gonthai.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
'Wadu ni Gonthai' is a traditional instrument made of thread for creating and experimenting designs (Rikhu) before being woven in the clothes.
Khutim_ Khutum.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
'Khutim' or 'Khutum' is a traditional basket or conatiner of a Dimasa people, mainly used for storing fishes while fishing.
Khamplai.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Khamplai is a low height simple traditional wooden tool which is used by Dimasa people in their day to day life.
Dokhti ni Daophang.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
Dokhti ni Daophang is a throw and fly shuttle loom used by Dimasa women for weaving. The frame of this type of Daophang is made of wood and as compare to traditional wooden loom it is quite bigger and require more space.
Kharikho.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Kharikho is a traditional tool of Dimasa people for straining 'Khari' (Alkali).
Khaojep Khaseba.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Khaojep Khaseb is basically a bamboo or cane made ornament casket, made and used by Dimasa people.
Ha-ni Chula (Mud Stove) in Sheorartal village
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
The traditional mud stove with three raised lumps where pots can rest is used for preparing food.
Khundung thunnai.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Winding of yarn using danga nata (yarn reel)
Mai jaonai saori.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
People, Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
String Instrument.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
A musical string instrument