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Janar
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Wood |
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This is a traditional wooden grinder. The base is round and heavy. The top section moves around the axis and has a handle for comfortable grip. |
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This is used for churning and grinding wheat and spices. |
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The people of Chamoli district of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand, India, in the Central Himalayas |
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Ka Poolah
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Grass and sheepskin. |
| Description: |
They are shoes to walk on the snow, made by weaving grass and using sheepskin for the base. |
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They are used during harsh winters as they keep the feet warm. |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Kantob
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Cotton and silk |
| Description: |
This is a hat made from cotton, covered with silk. |
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Worn by both men and women during religious functions. |
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Both men and women of Leh district, Jammu & Kashmir, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Karchi
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| Material: |
Wood |
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This is a large long-handled wooden spoon. |
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It is used for cooking and serving. |
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People of Chamoli district in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India in the Central Himalayas. |
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Keete
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Iron |
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This is a pair of scissors made of iron. |
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It is used in the grooming of animals. People cut the hair of the animals with these scissors. |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Khugru
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| Material: |
Wood of a species locally known as Chia. |
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It is a wooden hook. |
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It is used to tie grass with the help of ‘Takpa’ (a rope made of goat hair). |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Kom
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Bamboo. |
| Description: |
This is a bamboo box available in various shapes and sizes. |
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It is commonly used to carry lunch to the field when going for sowing/harvesting work. It is also used to store meat/fish or ‘churpi’ (local cheese). |
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The people of Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India, in the Eastern Himalayas. |
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Kuitse
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| Material: |
Wood |
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This is a wooden spoon with a cup shaped bowl. |
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It is used as a serving spoon. |
| Used by: |
The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India in the Western Himalayas. |
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