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indi phitwb1.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Flora and Fauna, Dress and Ornaments, Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
'Indi Phitwb'- the eri cocoon are open-mouthed, as the silk filament is not wrapped as in mulberry, muga and tassar. Hence, the eri cocoons cannot be reeled but spun like cotton. The shape, size and color of the endi cocoon vary on the host plant leaves.
indi emphou1.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Flora and Fauna, Food, Traditional Practices
Summary
Eri silkworm (Samia ricini) is a multivoltine and polyphagous in nature feeding on a number of host plants. Castor is the primary food plant while other include Kesseru, Topioca/Cassava, Payam, Papaya etc.
erii.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Flora and Fauna, Dress and Ornaments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Eri (Endi or Errandi) is produced by the eri silkworm Philosomia ricini. Eri silk is staple fibre, strong, have high durability and elasticity.
इन्दि एम्फौ.jpg
Community
बर' Bodo
Category
Flora and Fauna, Traditional Practices
Summary
Indi emphou is one of the traditional foodstuffs consumed by Bodos. The Bodos rear Indi emphou (Silkworm) in order to produce thread from them.