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Puanchei: Backstrap weaving of Mizoram: Bamboo for the backstrap and Themtleng

Lalchhanhimi2019-06-26

Dastkari Haat Samiti

Dastkari Haat Samiti
New Delhi, India

The backstrap is held in place by a bamboo, inserted through the warp, with grooves at the end to strap it through. The backstrap itself is made from dried buffalo skin. A special shuttle called the Themtleng made from the wood of Meille tree is used to tighten the weave.

Details

  • Title: Puanchei: Backstrap weaving of Mizoram: Bamboo for the backstrap and Themtleng
  • Creator: Lalchhanhimi
  • Date Created: 2019-06-26
  • Location: Lengpui village Mizoram
  • Photographer: Chirodeep Chaudhuri
  • Craft: Puanchei: Backstrap weaving of Mizoram

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