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Malkur
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Copper |
| Description: |
It is a small bowl used in Ladakhi households. |
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It is used as a bowl to serve 'Sattu, a local preparation made from powder of roasted gram or different cereals. |
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The people of Leh district, Jammu & Kashmir, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Masala-daani
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Wood |
| Description: |
This is a wooden container with multiple sections and a sliding lid. |
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It is used to store spices that are frequently used in cooking. Different spicec can be stored in different sections. |
| Used by: |
People of Chamoli district of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand, India, in the central Himalayas |
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Matka
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| Material: |
Clay |
| Description: |
These are earthen vessels with rounded bottom |
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They are used for storing food items like curd, butter, grains etc. Water is also stored in this, as it remains cool. Earlier it was also used for keeping ‘Asharfi’ (gold coins). |
| Used by: |
People of Chamoli district of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand, India, in the Central Himalayas. |
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Mez
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| Material: |
Wood |
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This is a traditional table, low in height. |
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It is used for writing and making Ayurvedic drug preparations. |
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This is used mostly by the traditional healers and the learned people in Uttarakhand, India, in the Central Himalayas. |
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Muthaur
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| Material: |
Plant fibre |
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This is a net made out of threads/ropes from plant fibre. |
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These are tied on the mouths of cattle, somewhat like muzzles, to restrain them from overgrazing. |
| Used by: |
People of Garhwal region, Uttarakhand, India in the Central Himalayas. |
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Nai
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| Material: |
Wood |
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It is a small cylindrical wooden pot used for measurement of grain etc. |
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It is used to measure seeds and grains for the purpose of barter/trade. |
| Used by: |
The people of Chamoli district of Garhwal region in Uttarakhand, India, in the Central Himalayas. |
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Nalshu
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| Material: |
Wood |
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This is a hook made of wood. |
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It is put in the nose of animals to tame them. |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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Ngulgam / Tangosem
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| Material: |
Wood. |
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This is a wooden box made from a single piece of wood and has elaborate carvings on the outer side. |
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The box is used to store silver, money and ornaments. It has been used as a locker since ancient times. |
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The people of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, in the Western Himalayas. |
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