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Dress and Ornaments, Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Preparation of thread from silkworm is one of the main economic activities of womenfolk. The cocoon is first processed in boiling water and then the thread is reeled with the help of a simple tool called "thaukhri".Digital Heritage
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बर' BodoCategory
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Khokha is another fishing tool. It is made of bamboo. It has a big mouth but a long and small tail. The fish directly goes into the mouth and is stored in the tail due to gushing of water. Digital Heritage
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Sen is one of several kinds of fishing tools. It is made of bamboo and has several holes through which a fish can enter but cannot come out easily. Its model changes from place to place. Its use is decreasing fast due to non-availability of fish in water.Digital Heritage
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बर' BodoCategory
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Gamsa, worn around the waist, is the traditional dress used by the Bodo menfolk. It is woven using the 'Sal Khuntha' four pillars and the 'Tat sal' or handloom. This is the main dress used by a menfolk whenever they are at home and in the field.Digital Heritage
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Alari Bathi is the Earthen lamp used while praying to God. It is made with clay. In Boro culture the Alari Bathi is lighted with mustard oil and thread, sometimes cotton.Digital Heritage
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बर' BodoCategory
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Phestha/Sindai (फेसथा/सिनदाइ) is a pot stand. It is made with straw, the size of the Phestha/Sindai depends on the size of the items kept on top of it .Digital Heritage
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Selthao/Salthao (सेलथाव/सालथाव) is a play item, a bamboo gun. The material used to make Selthao is branch of the bamboo.Digital Heritage
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बर' BodoCategory
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‘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.Digital Heritage
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बर' BodoCategory
Tools and Instruments, Traditional PracticesSummary
Zigab Dirung/Durung (जिगाब दिरुं/दुरुं) is a type of rope. It is prepared by spiralling straws from the Maihung or from a pile of straws.