Handicraft

Zangkha is a household appliance. It is mainly observed among the Bodo community of Goalpara area. It is made from bamboo. The main application of the Zangkha is to use it as a plate to throw away the dirt.

Sandanga is a bamboo sieve. It is made with bamboo. The main use of Sandanga is to separate straw from the paddy and also different kinds of unwanted components from thrashed materials.

‘Gisib’ is a hand fan. The material used for making Gisib is bamboo. The purpose served by the hand fan is to create a cool breeze.

खादा (Khada) is a type of bamboo basket. The bamboo stick is knotted to form the basket. The use of Khada is to carry rice grains, serials etc.

Sandri is a circular bamboo sieve. It is made from bamboo, the bamboo is sliced into thin slides and weaved, the use of Sandri is mainly used for separating the husk and the small broken rice from the rice grain.