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Changma Kirti
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Branches of the willow tree. |
| Description: |
It is a basket made by weaving the branches of willow tree together. |
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This is used for carrying cow dung and manure to agricultural fields. |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Chapskyan
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Copper |
| Description: |
This is a pot/jug made of copper, with an outlet. |
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This is used to distribute 'Chhang', local liquor made of rice and for decorative purpose. |
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The people of Leh district, Jammu & Kashmir, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Charkha
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Wood. |
| Description: |
It is a spinning wheel made of wood. |
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This is used for making thread from cotton or raw wool. |
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The local people of Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Chephor
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Wood |
| Description: |
This is a small wooden bowl. |
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It is used to drink ‘Thukpa’ (a traditional soup with noodles) |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Chhakze
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| Material: |
Brass/copper |
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This is a brass or copper vessel with a broad perforated lid on top. |
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It is used as a portable washbasin. The wastewater gets collected in the vessel and can be thrown out later. |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Chham Dance Mask
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Wood. |
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This is a wooden mask painted with natural dyes. |
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It is worn during the traditional ‘Chham’ dance, performed by the Lamas (Buddhist monks) during celebrations in the monasteries. |
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The Buddhist monks of in the Himalayas. |
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Chikri
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| Material: |
Wood |
| Description: |
These are the sticks of same size made of wood especially from willow trees. |
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They are used for making partitions in a room. |
| Used by: |
The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Dongmo
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| Material: |
Wood. |
| Description: |
This is a hollow cylindrical vessel made of wood usually with a long wooden stirrer. |
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It is used for making ‘Butter tea’ (salted tea made with tea leaves, milk and butter). |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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