Traditional Practices

The above video is a short demonstration of traditional healing technique for ankle sprain, practiced by Dimasa people.

khasa glass is a bronze glass which is used mostly in dimasa rituals.

Khudrang (spade) is used in ploughing field, slicing and lifting sod, and edging flower beds or lawns.

Khansa plate is a plate used for daily use by Dimasapeople.

Ara is a utensil to carry water.

Pitcher is used to fetch water from river or pond.

Mosaidi is a spice which is seen to be used by Dimasa community.

A 'Giship' is a bamboo made traditional hand fan of Dimasa people.

Misimao is a medicinal Plant whose leaves are used to consume.

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) .