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Kuitse
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Wood |
| Description: |
This is a wooden spoon with a cup shaped bowl. |
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It is used as a serving spoon. |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India in the Western Himalayas. |
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Kulick
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Iron. |
| Description: |
This is a set of lock and key. These are quite heavy, have simple functioning and come in different sizes. |
| Use: |
It was used in ancient times. |
| Used by: |
The people of Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Kupad
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Stone |
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It is a round vessel, carved out of a single piece of stone. |
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It is used for making ‘Thukpa’ (soup with noodles) and other traditional dishes as the stone retains heat for a long period of time. |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Kuptong
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Bamboo. |
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It is a bamboo cup made by severing bamboo stem at its joints, thus having a hollow stem of about 6'' length, closed at one end. |
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It is used to drink local wine, usually during different festivals. |
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The people of Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India, in the Eastern Himalayas. |
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Kuru
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Wood |
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This is a wooden pole with four wooden blocks in four different directions at its one end. |
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It is used for making thread from goat wool. |
| Used by: |
The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Lahear
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Wood |
| Description: |
This is a small wooden cup. |
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It is used in almost every household during meals. |
| Used by: |
The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Lokpa Shel Shel
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Goat’s hide and wool. |
| Description: |
This is a wrap made with goat's hide and goat hairs. |
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It is tied around the neck and worn at the back. It is used to keep warm in the cold weather. |
| Used by: |
The women of the Leh district, Jammu & Kashmir, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Makmal Uja
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Cotton |
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A long hat made with cotton, decorated here, with a silk 'khatak. |
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It is worn by the men and women during traditional functions. |
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Both men and women of Leh district, Jammu & Kashmir, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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