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Young Bora Woman
November 2017
Avani Society
Berinag, India
Some in the older generations mourn this change. Noting the durability of hemp fabrics, Raduli claimed that sacks made from hemp typically last from 10-15 years, while their plastic replacements rarely last longer than 6 months. Others, such as Mr. Anh Singora, celebrated the craftsmanship surrounding hemp cultivation and production, noting that “the beauty of handmade things is important.”
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- Title: Young Bora Woman
- Date Created: November 2017
- Location: Uttarakhand, India
- Type: Photograph
- Photography: Emilie Thevenoz
- Community: One of the primary communities Avani works with are the Bora Kuthaliya, a small caste based in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. The Bora have a rich heritage and tradition of cultivating and weaving hemp to create bags, rugs, and mats. However, with the government's ban on hemp cultivation in the 1980s, this practice has all but disappeared. Today, with the help of Avani, Bora communities are reviving these traditional weaving skills through new art forms, enabling them to continue making a living in their Himalayan home.
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