Dress and Ornaments, Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
The hand-woven mulberry silk fabric is very popular among the Bodo womenfolk and used in weddings and ceremonies. They create different designs of their liking on it and there are different qualities. The best qualities are in great demand.
Dress and Ornaments, Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Indi shawl, made from mulberry silk, is very popular among the Bodos & used in winter and special occasions. It is traditionally prepared with the help of handloom. Although readymade shawls are also imported, a Bodo woman would prefer the local made one.
Dokhona is the main dress of Boro womenfolk and also the symbol of identity. It is traditionally prepared with different types of designs called 'agor' (embroideries) on the loom. But, nowadays, it is outsourced by textile companies from other states.
Dokhona is the traditional dress for Boro womenfolk. It has a vibrant and colorful look with beautiful designs. Many people have taken to this for commercial purposes. But outsourcing of it by textile companies is posing a challenge to the local weavers.
