Weaving: A Traditional Domestic Expertise of the Rabhas of Assam
Periodic Research (P: ISSN No. 2231-0045
RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL. -V, ISSUE-II, November-2016 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435)
Abstract
Research Scholar, Deptt.of Folklore Research, Gauhati University, Gauhati, Assam
Birinchi K. Medhi
Former Professor, Deptt.of Anthropology, Gauhati University, Gauhati, Assam
The Rabhas of Assam is one of the familiar tribes of the north east India. Rabhas are concentrated in western Assam, Meghalaya and in some parts of North Bengal. They have elegant culture, tradition, religion and language. Weaving is a part of their traditional dexterity and it has handed down from generation to generation. Traditional textile is a mean to identify the society and also to develop the Rabha women as the self sufficient being. The Rabhas wear typical costumes known as Koum Kontong that are woven by women on the back- strap loom. This paper will discuss about the handloom weaving as the domestic expertise of the Rabha women and its impact in the Rabha society.
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