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Thuri, Thakri odehe Khunthon.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
This image consists of three tools which are Thuri, Thakri and Khunthon. 'Thuri' is a traditional wooden tool used for spinning and yarning of 'Khunthon' (Endi or Eri silk yarn ball) .
Shamtho odehe Rimin.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
The above image consists of one item i.e., Shamtho (wooden mortar), traditionally made and used by Dimasa people.
Mai rabani haba.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
People, Traditional Practices, Oral Traditions
Summary
This short interview is about conversation between field workers and investigator in Marda village.
Community
Dimasa
Category
People, History, Oral Traditions
Summary
The Gor Ail hillock is a historical significance to the Dimasa Kachari history, as it bears its name, Gor Ail (in Sylheti Bengali ‘Came home’), after the retreat of Dimasa soldiers in the hillock after a battle with Burmese soldiers in the 18th century.
Sanni.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
This particular tool is used by Dimasa people for straining rice wine.
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.
Khaojep.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
it is a traditional bamboo made ornament casket of Dimasa people.
Daphlamdu jebyaba Khangkra.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
The above photo is of a traditional basket of Dimasa people usually used as a cage for keeping Ducks.
Giship.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
A 'Giship' is a bamboo made traditional hand fan of Dimasa people.
Khasa ni Makhamdu.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
'Khasa ni Makhamdu' is a traditional Bronze made cooking vessel, used by Dimasa people.
Kharikho.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Kharikho is a traditional tool of Dimasa people for straining 'Khari' (Alkali).
Khamplu.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Khamplu is a traditional Bamboo made container or basket of Dimasa people.