Author: moikikorim

Khokhla is a U-shaped tray, held horizontally in both hands for winnowing so that the back or arch of the U is near the body. This shallow winnowing fan is made of thin bamboo strips and the edges are strengthened with thick bamboo strips. The grains are shaken in the process of winnowing for allowing the chaff to spill out readily.

Thouse is a grinding tool used by the Bodo people. To prepare this object, a circular core is carved out from a tree trunk and by trimming its outer belly. A handle is attached for easy grip while pounding. This is particularly used for pounding beetle nut with leafs by the elderly persons. A cylindrical tool made of wood is used for pounding or ramming the substance to be grounded.

This is a wooden cup used for serving rice beer or tea having a handle for easy grip. It is a circular shaped deep cup curved in a single piece of wood.

This is a wooden cup used for serving rice beer or tea having a handle for easy grip.

This is an oil lamp used to produce light constantly for a long period of time using oil as fuel. A textile or reed fiber is used as wick which drops down into the oil, and is lit at the end, burning the oil as it is drawn up the wick. The wick is dropped though the spout at the top of the lamp.

These are iron weights used for measuring goods.

Botha is a kind of dish on stand used for presenting betel-nuts and betel leafs to visitors or guests as a symbol of welcome and thanks-giving in Assam. Made of cane, it is round in shape having a hemispherical base.

A cowbell is a bell worn around the neck of a cow or buffalo for keeping track of the animal based on the sound of the bell. These are mostly used for the cattle.
The cow bell is made of thin, flat pieces of plated sheet metal, particularly iron. A thread is used to tie the handle of the bell with the neck of the cattle. The clapper creates the sound while grazing by the animal.

Maigongkhada is a hemispherical shaped basket made of bamboo. Bamboo strips are woven together to give the shape of a hemisphere. This multipurpose object is used for storing paddy and other grains, fruits and vegetables. It is often used for collecting fruits and vegetables from the gardens etc.

Khobai is fishing equipment which is used to store fish while fishing. The pitcher shaped container is made of bamboo, and sometime cane is also used to tie the knots. In the neck of the Khobai, a jute rope or cane wire is connected which is used to tie on the waist of the fishermen to keep the catches during the fishing operations. This is a common fishing implement used by many communities in Assam.