Author: moikikorim

This conical shaped basket is made of thin bamboo strips. The body of the conical shell is wide on the top and the lower tip is pointed. The lip or rim of the basket is covered by two bamboo strips in both dorsal and ventral sides. This basket is traditional equipment for house chores of the people of Bodo community.

This conical shaped basket is made of thin bamboo strips. The body of the conical shell is wide on the top and the lower tip is pointed. A handle of lean rope is attached with the wide edges on the top for batter grip in hanging purposes. Generally, this basket is used for sieving at the time of preparing rice beer while separating the liquid from the rice. It is also used while preparing alkali from bamboo ash.

A pira is a short two-legged stool made of wood generally for sitting purpose. A flat piece of wood in square or rectangular shape is supported with two elongated wooden legs of short height on opposite sides to prepare a pira. They can vary in shape and size. A pira can be found in almost every household in rural Assam used for generations. People use them when guests visit their house, or while cooking in the kitchen, or washing utensils, or even during winters sitting by the fire. Moreover, these are essential during marriage ceremonies among the Bodos and other communities in Assam.

A kettle is a type of pot with a lid, spout, and handle used for boiling water. These can be of various sizes. These are particularly used in Assam for preparing tea.

This is a small-sized globular pot with a wide neck. This small spherical shaped vessel is made of brass and used as a water container during religious and ceremonial events. It is also used as water container for household activities and for drinking purpose.

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 bell metal, it is golden in colour and round in shape with flower petal like designs in the dish and a wide stand.

Bota 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 in Assam. Made of bell metal, it is golden in colour and round in shape with flower petal like designs in the dish.

Bati is a round container used for serving or consuming liquid or semi-liquid food. This is a bowl of small size without a lid and the spherical bottom has seamless curve. These serve both the household and ritualistic purpose. These are often used for drinking tea or rice beer or serving liquid food in Assam.

This is a bowl of small size without a lid that is used for holding food or liquid. These serve both the household and ritualistic purpose. These are often used for drinking tea or rice beer or serving liquid food in Assam.

This is a small-sized globular pot with a wide neck. This small spherical shaped vessel is made of brass and used as a water container during religious and ceremonial events. It is also used as water container for household activities and for drinking purpose.