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Woven Hemp Textile
Avani Society
Berinag, India
In the Indian state of Uttarakhand, the Bora community used to be known for their cultivation of hemp to produce a range of bags, mats, and sacks. However, as the laws surrounding hemp cultivation and production have become increasingly hazy, the practice of this traditional craft has begun to disappear. In these isolated villages, the traditions surrounding hemp cultivation and processing have become emblematic of the wider cultural and technological changes sweeping the region.
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- Title: Woven Hemp Textile
- Location: Uttarakhand, India
- Type: Textile
- Medium: Hemp
- Photography: Unknown
- 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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