Traditional Practices

Daophang is a traditional handloom mechanism of Dimasa community.

Kharam is a traditional drum made from mature woods and deer skin and are used as accompaniment for traditional dances.

A video interview with informant on Dimasa handloom weaving Practice.

An interview on the practice of traditional Dimasa dances, Baidima and Baigra, through regular community based learning

: Khari Sokorba is the traditional practice of extracting alkaline water from ashes for Culinary and ritual purpose.

Thaire is the traditional log-build cremation structure used in Dimasa funeral practices.

The ketapol reflects the community’s practical knowledge and resourcefulness in utilizing locally available materials to address everyday challenges. Its use in protecting agricultural fields highlights the close relationship between the community and the

This video is a documentation of the making of traditional Dimasa jewellery.

Thakhri Luba is a traditional method of making thread from silkworm cocoons, practiced by Dimasa women.Thakhri is used as main tool for the spinning and reeling process..

A traditional wind instrument of the Dimasas.