थावख्रि लुनाय (Thaokhri lunai)
Summary:
The most important appliance used for spinning eri cocoons is the drop spindle (Thaokhri/takuri). It is a simple device made of bamboo; a cylindrical stick tapering towards one end, and a disc-like structure is embedded towards the other end.Cultural Narrative:
The most important appliance used for spinning eri cocoons is the drop spindle (Thaokhri/takuri). It is a simple device made of bamboo; a cylindrical stick tapering towards one end, and a disc-like structure is embedded towards the other end. Earlier Bodo people preferred disc structures made of tortoiseshell (khaseo bikha). However, people now use the disc made of wood, terracotta, and cement.
People:
Bodo
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