Tools and Instruments

'Indi Phitwb'- the eri cocoon are open-mouthed, as the silk filament is not wrapped as in mulberry, muga and tassar. Hence, the eri cocoons cannot be reeled but spun like cotton. The shape, size and color of the endi cocoon vary on the host plant leaves.

Khophri is a type of umbrella made of bamboo and plastic. It is worn on the head to shield it from the sun and rain while going to work, especially in the paddy fields.

This is a picture of the red vermillion casket “sindur kho” used specially by the Dimasa royal queen during marriage.

This is a picture of the water drainer “yaphaha di luyaba” used by the Dimasa royal kings during marriage for washing off their feet by the subjects.

Swrkhi is a spinning tool made of bamboo. It is used for winding threads and to hold sorted threads before setting the loom for weaving. It is used in Boro traditional weaving practices.

Haikhongsi is an agricultural tool made from the branch of Ouwa Burkha or branch of a tree.

A bamboo made carrier tool.

Jou maonai or brewing rice beer is a common traditional practice since time immemorial. Jou is one of the traditional drinks of the Bodo people. It is served in different festivals and occasions to entertain the people.

Sagong is a bamboo made masher used for crushing potatoes, pulses and some other vegetables to turn them into a soft mass.

Dao Gogra is a place where the Chickens are kept. Bodos have a tradition of raising domesticated Chickens for commercial purpose as well as for meat and eggs.