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Traditional Weaving of the Kom Tribe by Lamkhanpau is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes a study on the traditional handloom weaving practices of the Kom tribe in Manipur, India. The Kom tribe has rich cultural heritage passed down orally and through practices like weaving. Field studies were conducted in 5 Kom villages to document weaving techniques, tools, materials and designs. Key findings include: 1) The Kom use simple tension looms made of bamboo, wood and rope to weave cloth. Tools include shuttles, swords, and rods to hold threads. 2) Common materials are cotto
- Author
- Lamkhanpau
- Language
- EN